Physical Therapist PACE - UnityPoint Health

Physical Therapist

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Full Time + Benefits

$7,500 Sign On Bonus, if external

The PACE Physical Therapist functions as an integral part of the PACE team and has a responsibility for evaluating and treating patients requiring services associated with physical therapy.  The Physical Therapist is expected to communicate with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patient’s treatment plan and progress, and deliver services consistent with policies and procedures governing the delivery of patient care by the PACE program.

• Perform examination and evaluation to determine diagnosis and prognosis of patient/client and determine appropriate intervention to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals.
• Utilization of appropriate Physical Therapy Interventions to produce expected outcomes.
• Utilization of appropriate documentation to communicate progress and status to PACE interdisciplinary team members, including physician, nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, recreation, dietary, home care, etc., in order to coordinate and manage care of PACE participants living at home, a nursing/skilled nursing facility. Follows through with recommendations of IDT team. Works with various vendors to meet medical equipment needs of participants.
• Maintains professional code of ethics and state licensure laws.
• Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistant in accordance to state licensure laws.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly by maintaining and practicing hospital and department policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control.
• Performs as member of PACE team through joint interventions, communication, quality assurance programs and meetings.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria
• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

License(s)/Certification(s)

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Valid auto insurance
Licensed by the state of Iowa

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Machines: Modalities
Administrative: Examination and Evaluation, Interventions
Ability to perform job tasks within an interdisciplinary team environment.

Other

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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