Physical Therapist | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K + match

PTO 17 days

Job summary

Edge Recruitment Solutions represents a healthcare organization launching California's first PACE program. They seek a Physical Therapist with 2+ years' experience with frail and elderly populations.

You will perform PT assessments in facility and home settings, participate in IDT meetings, deliver and document interventions, supervise Therapy Assistants, and train staff and caregivers in equipment use. Salary up to $136,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with frail and/or elderly populations.
• Current California Physical Therapy license or eligibility.
• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Experience supervising therapy assistants and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PT assessments in facility and in participants' homes.
• Participate in IDT meetings to develop care plans.
• Deliver and document PT interventions per physician orders.
• Provide active and passive exercise, gait and ADL training.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and train staff and families in equipment use.

Skills

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

We're working on behalf of a healthcare organization whose PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. The organization’s innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites their passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. They employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to their values, team culture, and mission. about two years. Their PACE center officially opened its doors in July 2024 as the first-ever PACE program in the region.

We seek candidates with two (2) or more years of experience with the frail and/or elderly poluation for the role of Physical Therapist. The person in this role will conduct Physical Therapy assessments in the facility and in the home to define the Physical Therapy care needs, preferences, and goals of the participants. He/she will actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans. He/she will deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans. He/she will provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity. He/she will supervise the Therapy Assistants, including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP). He/she will provide training and instructions to staff, participants, and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.

Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and hold valid California PT License, or proof of License eligibility. Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred. Must have at least two (2) years of OTA experience in a clinical setting. Must have the requisite knowledge to treat frail, elderly participants with complex conditions.

The role offers highly competitive compensation (salary to $136,000 based on experience) and excellent benefits that include medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401-K savings + match. The role also provides great work/life balance - 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time. This is a great opportunity to join the fastest growing PACE program in California.