What is a PACE program?
- The Program 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 Therapist Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Conducts initial assessment and periodic reassessment (minimally every 6 months) of all participants’ physical condition and functional status. Assessments must be completed prior to the scheduled team meeting. Communicates participant changes to team
- Develops Plan of Care, develops treatment programs when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
- Records and signs treatments in participant’s chart, records, signs, and dates “Progress notes.”
- Reviews and completes assessments and discharge summaries. Plans and develops maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
- Actively functions as a member of Interdisciplinary Team and participates in case conferences.
- Coordination of 24-hour care delivery. Provides training to family members, friends, and PACE Central Michigan staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that can be carried out by them.
- Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing a Physical Therapy treatment program.
- Assesses the need for adaptive and durable medical equipment, specialized shoes, and prosthesis and makes recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Participates in the discharge planning for the participants from the hospital, assisted living or skilled nursing facility.
- Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
- Demonstrates active participation in QI processes
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
- Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail, elderly, or long-term care population.
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.
