PACE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Supports PACE Physical Therapists in delivering treatment and maintenance to preserve or improve participant’s mobility, relieve pain, and reduce disability for older adults.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Therapeutic Intervention & Education

• Assists or supervises therapeutic exercises and procedures per PT direction; Deliver physical modalities (PAMS) as instructed. Deliver direct physical therapy treatments, including gait training, transfers, and ADL support.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, organized rehab gym/wellness area and treatment equipment.
• Observes, document, and report participant’s responses and progress to PACE Center Manager and Rehabilitation Team Lead.
• Instructs participants, families, and staff on home exercise programs (HEP), body mechanics, and the safe use of durable medical equipment (DME).
• Implements a rehabilitation program to promote, restore, or maintain participant’s optimum level of function.
• Provides home health services as needed.Ensure compliance with CMS (PACE) regulations, APTA Code of Ethics, and California state practice acts.
• Follow NEMS PACE philosophy, federal/state regulations, and APTA ethical/continuing education standards.
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and PACE committees as directed.
• Be available for occasional after-hours on-call support for PACE participants when needed.
• Maintains required productivity, documentation, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serves as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.
• Performs other job duties as required by Manager/Supervisor.