Geriatric Physical Therapist

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based geriatric rehabilitation across diverse care settings. The role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering interventions focused on improving functional outcomes and quality of life.

You will work to enhance mobility, strength, balance, and independence, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, documenting findings, and educating patients and families to

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with geriatric care interest.
• Evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning.
• Strong communication and patient-centered approach.
• Interdisciplinary teamwork and reliable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and determine patient needs.
• Create and implement individualized, goal-directed treatment plans.
• Treat patients to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Document clinical findings and services provided accurately.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers for at-home success.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Geriatric care interest

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

Physical Therapist license

Job description

Physical Therapist (Geriatric Rehabilitation)

Provide evidence-based physical therapy for older adults in diverse care settings. Evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver interventions focused on improving functional outcomes and quality of life.

Key Duties

• Perform comprehensive assessments and determine patient needs
• Create and implement individualized, goal-directed treatment plans
• Treat patients to support mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Accurately document clinical findings and services provided
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers to support at-home success

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Physical Therapist with experience or strong interest in geriatric care
• Ability to apply evidence-based practices and clinical reasoning
• Strong communication and compassionate patient-centered approach
• Interdisciplinary teamwork and reliable documentation skills