Physical Therapist with Geriatric Experience

Physical Therapist (PT)

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to improve patients' mobility, strength, function, and overall quality of life. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered, holistic rehabilitation care, with an emphasis on treating adult and geriatric populations with complex medical and functional needs. The PT collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team across clinical and community-based settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
• Monitor and document patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and fall prevention strategies
• Provide care across outpatient, acute, inpatient, or skilled nursing settings as assigned
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning for complex patient populations
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (Master's or Doctorate preferred)
• Valid California Physical Therapist License or proof of license eligibility
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience preferred, particularly with frail or elderly populations
• CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire (preferred upon hire)

Preferred Experience:

• Outpatient rehabilitation experience
• Acute care experience
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience
• Skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience
• Strong experience working with geriatric patients

Required Certification:

• California Physical Therapist License

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong geriatric rehabilitation experience
• Experience in outpatient or acute care settings
• Open to interdisciplinary, holistic care environments
• Pediatrics-only experience will not be considered
• Strong commitment to functional, patient-centered outcomes