SteppingStone Adult Day Health is San Francisco’s largest provider of adult day health care. Licensed by the State Department of Public Health and certified as a Medi-Cal provider with the California Department of Aging, the organization has worked tirelessly since 1983 to help seniors and disabled adults thrive and overcome the obstacles to independent living by providing a cost-effective, stimulating, and comprehensive set of health and social services. SteppingStone also operates three supplementary programs under the umbrella of adult day health care – Enhanced Care Coordination that focuses on community living and an aging-in-place approach, the LGBTQ+ Community Services program and the Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Center.
The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Project at SteppingStone is a program designed to provide comprehensive care coordination and management services to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The program is aimed at improving the health outcomes and quality of life for participants, many of whom are elderly or disabled and require multiple services and treatments. The program is funded through the California Department of Health Care Services and operates under the state’s Medi-Cal managed care program. ECM has been successful in improving health outcomes and reducing hospitalizations for participants, while also providing much-needed support and resources to caregivers and families.
SteppingStone seeks a part-time or full-time physical therapist whose values align with our mission to help older adults and adults with disabilities maintain their health so they can remain in their homes with their families and stay connected to their communities. We offer a fair compensation package, with benefits for employees working 20 or more regular hours per week, including paid holidays! We value employee health and well-being and believe in the benefits of a work-life balance. Our programs operate Monday through Friday from 8 to 5pm, with weekends off and little or no need for overtime.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Physical Therapist assesses the functional capabilities of the Adult Day Health Care participants; provides and supervises individual treatment plans; acts as a consultant to the Program Director; and is a member of the multidisciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Physical Therapist must have graduated from an approved physical therapy program and be licensed by the Physical Therapy Examining committee of the California Medical Board; hold current CPR and First Aide certificates; and have two years of experience working with the elderly or chronically ill. Experience working in a multidisciplinary team is preferred.

· Evaluate participants’ physical condition and functional status. Establish goals and set up treatment plans to administer physical therapy techniques as prescribed by the referring physician.
· Develop and implement the therapy maintenance program and supervise the work of Rehabilitation Aides.
· Provide physical therapy treatment; instruct and demonstrate to families and others the physical therapy and rehabilitation procedures indicated by the participant’s assessment.
· Provide general instruction to principles of physical therapy for staff as needed. Will teach classes and concurrent treatment.
· Record in participant’s chart services given, maintain progress notes and schedule participant for further treatment.
· Work in close cooperation with staff and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
· Meet all administrative requirements such as attending meetings, record keeping, etc.
· Reevaluate the needs for physical therapy for all participants of the Adult Day Health Center.
· Must be able to safely perform all physical and manual movements needed for job functions including but not limited to: effectively and safely lifting a 25-pound weight; transferring clients; assisting with personal care, meal service and special events; assisting participants with personal care; escorting clients home; and assisting with loading and unloading of client vans.
· Perform other duties as assigned, including training new therapists and rehab aides, and providing in-service training to staff.