Physical Therapist (Home Care) - PACE Elder Care Services - Full-Time

Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge, MA, USA
Full-time
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Location : CHA East Cambridge Care Center

Work Days : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Category : Physical Therapy

Department : CHA PACE

Job Type : Full time

Work Shift : Day

Hours / Week : 40.00

Union : No

Union Name : Non Union

We are offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 based on experience!

Department Summary :

CHA PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). CHA PACE serves adults 55 years and older with chronic medical and / or mental health difficulties with the goals of achieving the highest level of community independence and preventing nursing home placement.

CHA PACE's high functioning interdisciplinary team works to fully integrate and coordinate medical and behavioral health care, community resources, and in-home support services.

Job Summary :

The Physical Therapist role at CHA PACE focuses on collaborating on the interdisciplinary team level in order to support the therapeutic needs of program participants, to educate and provide input on participant care plans, and to maintain a caseload of participants who can be treated both in the home and in an outpatient gym setting located in our Adult Day Health Center.

We are a unique preventative care model compared to the reactive health care systems to which most home care agencies adhere.

In Accordance with CHA policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, professional standards of care, and APTA guidelines and code of ethics, the physical therapist evaluates and treats program participants in their homes, as well as at the PACE Center Clinic, with a focus on quality care, service excellence, cultural responsiveness, and performance improvement.

This position is team-based home care without the utilization of OASIS assessments typically used in home care visits.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
  • Massachusetts PT License
  • Maintains current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
  • At least 1 year PT experience preferred

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity.

We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development.

Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health.

As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care.

We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time.

It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees.

The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

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