Physical Therapist | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist works for a healthcare organization’s PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, which supports seniors in continuing to live in their homes and communities. The organization uses a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care and focuses on treating the whole person.

The Physical Therapist assesses participants at the facility and in their homes to identify their care needs, preferences, and goals. The role includes participating in IDT meetings, developing care plans, delivering and documenting interventions according to physician orders or care plans, supervising Therapy Assistants, and instructing staff, participants, and caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid California PT License or proof of license eligibility.
• At least two years of experience with frail and/or elderly populations.
• At least two years of OTA experience in a clinical setting.
• Requisite knowledge to treat frail, elderly participants with complex conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Physical Therapy assessments in the facility and in participants’ homes to define care needs, preferences, and goals.
• Participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or participant care plans.
• Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training of ADLs, and treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and provide the training, instruction, and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).
• Train and instruct staff, participants, and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401-K savings plan with matching.
• 17 days of personal time off (PTO).
• 12 annually observed holidays.
• Sick time.
• Highly competitive compensation, with salary up to $131,000 based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level