Physical Therapist with Geriatric Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Summary:
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