Geriatric Rehab Physical Therapist

Rockport Healthcare Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in our Oakland facility. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and supervise PT assistants while coordinating with families, physicians, and the rehab team.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, compliance with regulations, and ongoing professional development within geriatric and neurological/cardiac rehab contexts.

Qualifications

• PT degree from an accredited PT program.
• Geriatric rehab experience preferred.
• Neurological or cardiac rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise PT assistants and aides in direct patient care.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor, families, and physicians.
• Document services in medical records and ensure billing accuracy.
• Educate families and nursing staff on follow-up programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on care plans.
• Contribute to rehab team conferences and staff training.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance in therapy services.

Skills

PT evaluation

Supervise aides

Physical modalities

Prosthetics/orthotics

Medical terminology

Diverse patients

Communication skills

Education

PT degree from accredited program

Geriatric rehab experience

Neurological/cardiac rehab experience

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in our Oakland facility. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and supervise PT assistants while coordinating with families, physicians, and the rehab team.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, compliance with regulations, and ongoing professional development within geriatric and neurological/cardiac rehab contexts.