Physical Therapist - PACE Elder Care Services - Full-Time
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: CHA East Cambridge Care Center Work Days: 8:00am -
4:30pmCategory: 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.
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Qualifications/Requirements -
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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