EveryAge
Physical Therapist B
EveryAge, Lexington, North Carolina, United States, 27292
What is Carolina SeniorCare? Carolina SeniorCare is a P.A.C.E. (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly). We are the best kept secret in Davidson, Davie, Rowan and Iredell which are the counties we serve. A career at Carolina SeniorCare is a calling to help others in their community and help elderly participants (55 or older) stay and live in their respective communities. P.A.C.E. offers a wide variety of services to fulfill this mission such as medical services to medications, from nutritious meals to transportation - all personalized to meet the participant's specific needs!
Physical Therapist
**This is a PRN position**
Under the supervision of the Center Administrator/Team Lead, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to participants of the PACE Program. Provides clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting. Integrates the physical therapy treatment plan into the Interdisciplinary Team plan of care. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.
Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Must be able to meet EveryAge's auto insurance carrier's standards for coverage.
Education: Be a graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, or other equivalent organizations approved by the Secretary. Current State of North Carolina Physical Therapy license required,
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
Experience: Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
Physical Therapist
**This is a PRN position**
Under the supervision of the Center Administrator/Team Lead, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to participants of the PACE Program. Provides clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting. Integrates the physical therapy treatment plan into the Interdisciplinary Team plan of care. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.
Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Must be able to meet EveryAge's auto insurance carrier's standards for coverage.
Education: Be a graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, or other equivalent organizations approved by the Secretary. Current State of North Carolina Physical Therapy license required,
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
Experience: Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.