San Diego's St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul's PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone.
***This is a Full-Time position with a typical schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM.***
**Job Summary:**The Physical Therapist (PT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at St. Paul's PACE, responsible for designing and implementing a physical therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community. The PT conducts participant assessments and collaborates with the IDT to develop personalized care plans, focusing on either acute restorative or maintenance levels of care, and determining the most effective strategies to optimize function. The PT also oversees the execution of these care plans, performs reassessments as needed, and works closely with the IDT to ensure the highest quality of care. Services are delivered across a variety of settings, including the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.
**Education Required:**
* Graduate of a PT curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
**Experience Required:**
* At least one-year experience as a PT working with geriatric populations.
**Certifications Required:**
* Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California (CA)
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**St. Paul's Benefits:**
* Health, dental, vision, life
* Same day pay available!
* Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
* Paid Sick Time
* Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
* Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
* 403(b) with match
* Child care available
* Employee referral bonuses
* Upward mobility!
You Make Us Who We Are!
At St. Paul's Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!
St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
To learn more about St. Paul's Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.
St. Paul's Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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