Physical Therapist (Home Care) - PACE Elder Care Services
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: CHA East Cambridge Care Center Work Days: 8a- 4:30p
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 Description:
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 Purpose: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 is a team-based home care position without the
utilization of OASIS assessments typically used in home care
visits. -
Qualifications: -
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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