Geriatric Physical Therapist - Elevate Patient Outcomes

Rockport Healthcare Services; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and contribute to the therapy department's outcomes. You will evaluate, treat, and document patient progress while guiding assistants and collaborating with families and physicians.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, obtaining approvals, educating team members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and billing needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of physical modalities used in PT.
• Familiarity with prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients, develop treatment plans, and obtain physician approvals.
• Supervise PT assistants and aides in patient care and related activities.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate families and staff on treatment plans and follow-through.
• Interview patients regarding prior function and recovery expectations.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and billing documentation.

Skills

PT evaluation

Supervision

Therapy modalities

Prosthetics/orthotics

Medical terminology

Verbal & written communication

Education

DPT/PT degree

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and contribute to the therapy department's outcomes. You will evaluate, treat, and document patient progress while guiding assistants and collaborating with families and physicians.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, obtaining approvals, educating team members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and billing needs.