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Physical Therapy Assistant

Posted on by Kelly LaFreniere

What is a PACE program?

TheProgram of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique health care model designed to help seniors (participants) stay safely in their home for as long as possible. PACE coordinates and provides or facilitates all medical care for its participants. Services are delivered across various settings, including on site at the PACE center, in the community, and in participant homes.

Why Work at PACE?

At PACE, employees have the opportunity to see the full impact of their efforts. Staffing ratios are much lower, time spent with each participant is much greater, and team collaboration occurs much more frequently than in other care settings. PACE is a very fulfilling health care delivery model for its employees.

Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

  • Provide treatment to participants as designed by the PT.
  • Consults with PT regarding need to modify treatment plan and goals.
  • Measure participants’ range of motion and vital signs to determine the effect of treatment.
  • Provide Rehab training for employees, PCA’s, and contracted staff.
  • Confers with the physical therapist and other members of the IDT.
  • Performs skilled modalities.
  • Provides training to caregivers, family members and friends related to the functional mobility of participants following their goals and the organizational mission.
  • Monitors and documents routine maintenance of rehab equipment.
  • Assess and provide education and training for participants with braces, prosthesis, splints, diabetic shoes, and other supportive devices.
  • Responsible for ordering DME and documenting in the medical record.
  • Makes quick repairs for DME as knowledge and skills permit.
  • Must care, support and collaborate with everyone involved in the participant’s care including staff and the participant’s family using the participant centered care model.
  • Participants in Quality Improvement activities as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Must possess an associate’s degree in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
  • Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Program.
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered active license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in the State of Michigan.
  • Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail, elderly, or long-term care population.
  • Valid MI Driver’s License.
  • Must have reliable transportation and current vehicle registration and insurance.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other IDT members.
  • Possess current CPR certification by AHA or willing and able to obtain as offered by PACE Central Michigan.

PACE Central Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Category: PACE Central Michigan
Job Type: 8 Hour Shifts
Job Location: Mt. Pleasant MI

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