Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant

CARIN Alliance; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to older adults in a coordinated care program. You will assess functional status, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled therapeutic exercises including gait training.

You will support fall prevention strategies, educate patients and families, document findings in an EHR, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan ongoing care in center-based and home settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with expertise in older adult rehabilitation.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic exercise skills.
• Ability to provide gait training and fall prevention support.
• Proficient EHR documentation and clear clinical communication.
• Compassionate, collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and create individualized treatment plans
• Deliver therapeutic exercise and gait training
• Implement fall prevention interventions
• Document clinical findings and care plans in an EHR
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on care planning
• Educate patients and families to support safe care at home and in center-based settings

Job description

Physical Therapist (Older Adult Rehabilitation)

Provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to older adults in a coordinated care program. Assess patients' functional status, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled therapeutic exercises and gait training to maximize independence and safety. Support fall prevention strategies and provide patient and family education.

Key Duties

• Conduct functional assessments and create individualized treatment plans
• Deliver therapeutic exercise and gait training
• Implement fall prevention interventions
• Document clinical findings and care plans in an EHR
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on care planning
• Educate patients and families to support safe care at home and in center-based settings

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Physical Therapist with expertise in older adult rehabilitation
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic exercise skills
• Ability to provide gait training and fall prevention support
• Proficient EHR documentation and clear clinical communication
• Compassionate, collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care and patient education