Retirement Communities

Interview with Jenna Walsh "I chose the retirement community primarily because I really enjoy working with geriatrics."

Since 1985, Main Line Health’s Rehab Affiliates has been selected as the preferred provider of therapeutic services to some of the premier Retirement Communities in the Delaware Valley. These Retirement Communities should not be confused with stand alone Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). These communities are located on exquisite, resort-like grounds, and are focused on providing enriched home-like environments and lifestyles for their residents. 

Our Retirement Community services provide care to patients in some of the following locations:

• Audobon, PA
• Newtown Square, PA
• Bryn Mawr, PA

As a member of the therapeutic team, you will provide care to patients requiring various levels of care. Treatment can include the following services:

• Outpatient
  • Outpatient evaluations and treatment
  • Home safety assessments
  • Electric mobility
• Sub Acute
• Short Term Rehab
• Long Term Care

Frequently Asked Questions

How does providing therapy in a retirement community differ from other settings?

The premier retirement communities offer a diverse patient population. Services are provided not only to the independent outpatients in the community, but also to the assisted living and skilled nursing residents. As a clinician, you can work in one job setting and practice all of your skills.

What are the advantages of working in this setting?

Each of our facilities emphasize a team approach to patient care. Therapists experience autonomy and a flexible schedule. Strong patient relationships develop with the therapy staff, as you provide treatment to the resident through the continuum of care.

What skills will I be using in this setting?

Due to the various levels of patient care from outpatient to inpatient, therapists can utilize all of their training. Clinicians do not feel stagnant in our retirement communities, as they successfully develop treatment plans that facilitate positive patient outcomes.

Is it depressing to work with the aging population in a retirement community?

Maintaining quality of life is the ultimate goal in the retirement community. Our therapists’ pro-active approach to patient care assists in the prevention of resident decline. It is truly a rewarding setting where patients are discharged home routinely and receive treatment by the same therapists on an outpatient basis. Therapists are uplifted to see the positive results from therapy intervention.

Will I be part of a team and work with other therapists?

Each retirement community provides physical, occupational, and speech language pathology clinicians. A team approach is stressed not only in the rehab department, but also with nursing, dietary, admissions and social services. Weekly team meetings facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. In addition, as a Main Line Health employee, you are part of a large network of therapists across the Main Line Health organization. Main Line Health employs over 400 therapists, providing you lots of opportunity for growth and learning.

Is there training provided?

Each employee is trained one on one by a clinician at the start of employment. Orientation is individualized according to the new hire’s clinical experience and training continues until he/she is independent in the retirement setting. This includes opportunities to attend any educational events that are offered in the Main Line Health system that would expand the employee’s knowledge base. Observation/clinical training at Main Line Health locations including hospital grand rounds and surgical observation are available to those employees that are interested and would benefit from this education.

Is this setting right for me?

If you are a compassionate and caring clinician that enjoys the geriatric population, you will love this environment. If you are seeking a work place where you can utilize all of your skills, desire flexibility with your schedule, and want to be valued as a professional, this setting is your perfect destination.

Immediate Openings

Rehab Affiliates’ Retirement Community division invites you to join our dynamic team. From our comprehensive benefits and flexible schedule to the opportunity to work with a large healthcare organization offering a variety of career opportunities, Main Line Health can offer you a rewarding, long term career. Our reputation for excellence in patient care is reflected in our ability to recruit and retain talented therapists.

We are currently hiring all disciplines (PT, OT, SLP) at all facilities. To learn more about our Retirement Community opportunities, Apply directly online or see below.

Contact

Coleen Cincotta
610-710-6789
cincottac@mlhs.org

Main Line Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer