Geriatric & Neuro Rehab Physical Therapist

Rockport Healthcare Services; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Chico, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and lead rehabilitation programs for adults, including geriatric and neurological cases. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, supervise assistants, and document progress in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians, nursing staff, and families to optimize functional outcomes and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of physical modalities used in physical therapy.
• Knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic devices and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all patient types.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and monitor treatment progress.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain physician approvals.
• Supervise PTAs and aides in patient care per policy and regulations.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress and discharge notes.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team and families for treatment plans.

Skills

PT evaluation & treatments

Supervise assistants

Modalities knowledge

Prosthetics/orthotics knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Patient diversity care

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in Chico, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and lead rehabilitation programs for adults, including geriatric and neurological cases. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, supervise assistants, and document progress in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians, nursing staff, and families to optimize functional outcomes and discharge planning.