Geriatric Physical Therapist: Rehab & Recovery

Bethesda Health Group; Belleville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,061,000 - 166,079,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b plan

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide goal-directed therapy, evaluate progress, and coordinate treatment plans for geriatric patients. You will document care, supervise aides, and support ongoing programs to maximize patient function and discharge planning.

Qualifications include a Doctoral or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, valid state license, CPR certification or willingness to obtain, and experience with geriatrics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree from an accredited Physical Therapy curriculum.
• Current State License.
• CPR certified, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
• One to two years of experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Qualified new graduates will be considered.
• Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty.
• Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations.
• Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles.
• Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide goal-directed therapy, evaluate progress, and coordinate treatment plans for geriatric patients. You will document care, supervise aides, and support ongoing programs to maximize patient function and discharge planning.

Qualifications include a Doctoral or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, valid state license, CPR certification or willingness to obtain, and experience with geriatrics is preferred.