Geriatric Physical Therapist – Flexible, Home-Visit Rehab

Salgado-LLC; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 17 days

12 paid holidays

6 sick days

Premium healthcare plan

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Job summary

Salgado-LLC in La Quinta, CA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide high-quality rehabilitative care with a focus on seniors in a smaller panel setting. This role balances clinical autonomy with a strong work-life balance, including on-site care and occasional home visits.

The position requires CA PT licensure, a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, and CPR/First Aid readiness within 180 days. Expect collaborative teamwork and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid California Physical Therapy License
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Life Support: Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 180 days of hire
• Core Competencies: Exceptional clinical reasoning, strong interpersonal communication, collaborative team spirit

Responsibilities

• Holistic Assessments: Conduct thorough PT assessments in our facility and home visits when needed.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver active and passive exercise, gait training, ADL training.
• Advanced Modalities: Apply therapeutic modalities such as massage, heat, water, light, or electrical modalities.
• Team Care Planning: Participate in team meetings to share insights and build personalized care plans.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise PTAs to implement Functional Maintenance Programs.
• Equipment & Safety Training: Train staff, patients, and caregivers on equipment use and safety.
• Compliant Documentation: Document interventions in real time per guidelines and finish admin tasks before shift ends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Salgado-LLC in La Quinta, CA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide high-quality rehabilitative care with a focus on seniors in a smaller panel setting. This role balances clinical autonomy with a strong work-life balance, including on-site care and occasional home visits.

The position requires CA PT licensure, a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, and CPR/First Aid readiness within 180 days. Expect collaborative teamwork and opportunities for professional development.