Physical Therapist - Pace

Beacon of LIFE whose mission is to provide the newest healthcare and social service choices for elders living in Monmouth County. Beacon of LIFE center was established to deliver PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) services.

We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team. Full-Time position include a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, PTO, 401k.

Evaluates participants, administers physical therapy treatments, records progress and instructs participants and/or family in care as part of the PACE program. Supervises work activity of aides, assistants and students. Works in the PACE Center and in participants’ homes. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments, develops plan of care, coordination of 24 hour care delivery, regularly informing the interdisciplinary team (IDT) of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants’ caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies.

Basic Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications:

· Possess a minimum of a master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited university except for applicants who graduated prior to 1/1/2003 and possess a minimum bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or a bachelor’s degree and certification in physical therapy.

· Licensed as Physical Therapist in the state of New Jersey

· Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working as a Physical Therapist

Minimum of 1 year working with the frail or elderly

Skill(s):

· Demonstrated skills reflecting knowledge of modalities such as exercise, mobilization, manipulation, electrical stimulation, deep tissue massage, hydrotherapy, and hot and ice therapies

· Experience in restorative and rehabilitation strategies to improve or maintain function and independence and to reduce pain.

· Current knowledge of geriatric issues and best practices.

· Good judgment, problem solving and cognitive skills

· Ability to lead and work within an interdisciplinary setting.

· Enthusiasm for caring for the geriatric population.

· Knowledge of common safety hazards in the home environment and improvements to establish a safer environment

· Able to provide training in techniques for the prevention of injury and movement-related functional training in self-care.

Beacon of LIFE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.