Rehab-Focused Physical Therapist for Geriatric & Neuro Care

Westwood Post Acute Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Post Acute Care seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team activities in a post-acute setting in Los Angeles. You will evaluate patients, design treatment plans, supervise assistants, document progress, and coordinate with families and physicians to support optimal recovery.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, communicating patient progress, and contributing to professional development and clinical best

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Physical Therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of the principles of physical modalities in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic devices, ambulatory aids, and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Develop treatment plan and obtain physician approvals.
• Supervise PTAs and aides in direct patient care.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor and team.
• Instruct families and nursing staff in therapy programs.
• Assess prior level of function and patient expectations for recovery.
• Document outcomes and progress in medical records.

Skills

PT evaluation

Supervise staff

Modalities knowledge

Prosthetic/orthotic

Medical terminology

Diverse patient types

Communication skills

Education

DPT/Bachelor/Master equivalent in PT

Job description

Westwood Post Acute Care seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team activities in a post-acute setting in Los Angeles. You will evaluate patients, design treatment plans, supervise assistants, document progress, and coordinate with families and physicians to support optimal recovery.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, communicating patient progress, and contributing to professional development and clinical best