Physical Therapist- $5,000 Sign On Bonus
Company: BoldAge PACE
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: March 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! Why work with us? - A
People First Environment: We make what is important to those we
serve important to us. - Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of
life for seniors. - Professional Growth: Access to training and
career development. Competitive Compensation: - $5,000k Sign On
Bonus - Medical/Dental - Generous Paid Time Off - 401K with Match*
- Life Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Flexible Spending
Account - Employee Assistance Program BE PART OF OUR MISSION! Are
you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful,
independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is
an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the
individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our
approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their
caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires. Physical
Therapist JOB SUMMARY Plans, organizes, and implements Physical
Therapy services for PACE participants. Responsibilities include
but are not limited to assessment; planning, providing treatment;
and teaching participant, caregiver or other appropriate
representatives/family to maintain participant support in the
community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provides high
quality care and serves as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary
team (IDT). - Performs in-person assessments for participants at
initial enrollment and as-needed ongoing as determined by the IDT.
- Assesses the need for adaptive durable medical equipment,
specialized shoes and prosthesis. Ability to assess participant’s
home for safety and mobility. Recommend home modifications and
equipment. - Plans for physical therapy treatment programs
according to recognized standards and policies. - Administers
physical therapy treatment programs consistent in achieving
identified goals and according to recognized standards and
policies. Confer with interdisciplinary team on participant care
issues. - Documents evaluation, assessment, plan and treatment
rendered accurately and in timely according to policy. - Measures
effectiveness of treatment, document and revise plan accordingly. -
Educates and instructs participants/family in procedures, home
programs and document training and understanding by
participant/family. - Trains PACE staff in body mechanics, use of
equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety
and functional abilities in performing activities of daily living
(ADL’s). - Provides care and services in the center, clinic,
contracted facilities, and participants’ homes according to each
participant’s plan of care. - Assists participant to function at
most independent level possible. - Develops and maintains positive
relationships and communication with co-workers, participants and
their families/significant others, and members of the community. -
Assists the interdisciplinary team members in understanding the
significant rehabilitation needs of the participant and families /
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a
comprehensive care plan for each participant. - Maintains regular
attendance at and participates in daily Interdisciplinary Team
meetings, communicates participant changes and collaborates with
team members in care planning decisions and coordination for
24-hour care delivery. - Performs the duties of other IDT members
based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as
needed. - Actively participates in quality improvement projects and
meetings. - Fulfills the role of other IDT member(s) as needed
according to licensure and competency requirements. - Attends and
actively participates in a variety of organizational meetings
related to participant care or daily operations, in-services and
community agency meetings. - Completes all documentation of
clinical service in participants’ medical records, including
initial assessments; reassessments; change of status; and other
significant events according to PACE documentation requirements. -
Follows all Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines. -
Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company
procedures, results and information about employees, participants,
and families. - Practices standard precautions. - Maintains a safe
working environment, following safety policies and procedures. -
Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff
and training meetings. - Maintains professional affiliations,
required certifications and continuing education requirements -
Other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of
Physical Therapy - Current license to practice Physical Therapy in
the state - Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance -
Two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in
a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
- 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population
preferred. If this is not present, training will be provided upon
hiring (If applicable for the role). BoldAge PACE provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. * Match
begins after one year of employment Full-Time- Days Full-Time
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