Physical Therapist & Geriatric Rehab Team Lead

Rockport Healthcare Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, evaluate function, and develop outcome-driven treatment plans in a geriatric rehabilitation setting. You will supervise PT assistants, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document care in medical records, and communicate progress to families and physicians.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and adherence to regulatory requirements while contributing to ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, or general rehabilitation preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist registration/state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate patients and obtain approvals for therapy from referring physicians.
• Supervise PT Assistants and aides in patient care and related activities.
• Document services in medical records and ensure billing data alignment.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to team conferences.

Skills

PT evaluation

Supervise assistants

Physical modalities

Prosthetic/orthotic devices

Medical terminology

Work with diverse patients

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, evaluate function, and develop outcome-driven treatment plans in a geriatric rehabilitation setting. You will supervise PT assistants, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document care in medical records, and communicate progress to families and physicians.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and adherence to regulatory requirements while contributing to ongoing professional