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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

**Basic Job Function:** Provides physical therapy services to the organization’s clients under the guidance and supervision of the Physical Therapist, and in accordance with a written plan of treatment established by the physician and physical therapist. Provides physical therapy services to clients according to a physician’s written order and therapist plan of care.

What You Will Do:

• Implements the care plans for clients developed by the supervisory Physical Therapist.

• Provides direct physical therapy treatment to clients as assigned in the center and/or participant homes.

• Instructs clients and family members in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and devices, such as wheelchair, braces, etc.

• Assists in assessing the client’s need for physical therapy devices and interventions.

• Reports to physician, PT, RN or management as necessary regarding the client’s response/reaction to treatment or a change in condition.

• Discusses with and makes suggestions to the physical therapist regarding modification of equipment, appliances and the physical environment of the client’s home.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Minimum of six months experience under a qualified Physical Therapist. Home health experience preferred

• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the agency’s clients and their families.

• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills learning and adhering to agency’s policies and procedures on an on-going basis.

• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Your opportunity

+ Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment

+ Work one-on-one with participants

+ Competitive salary

+ Career paths and professional development

Other benefits

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance - Day 1!

+ Short and long-term disability

+ 403b with matching contribution

+ Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays

+ Mileage reimbursement

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Comprehensive orientation

Ministry/Facility Information

**Trinity Health PACE** programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care can receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts; all focused on improving participants’ health.

At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran