Physical Therapist- Palm Desert, CA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and senior living communities in Palm Desert and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and, when appropriate, incorporate telehealth and other virtual care. The position is available as full-time, part-time, or PRN/FOX Flex. Full-time roles are salaried with benefits; part-time roles are salaried with benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement; PRN/FOX Flex roles are paid per unit. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Clinicians may also have opportunities to earn additional income through referrals, teaching, mentoring, supervising assistants, patient care above quota, and creating content. FOX is a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and abolishing ageism. Its care teams include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and fitness specialists. The stated full-time base pay range in this California region is $80,000–$112,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more; part-time and PRN compensation is prorated.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and fitness specialists.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
- Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
- Travel to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Potentially teach or mentor clinicians, supervise PTAs or OTAs, and provide patient care above the bi-weekly quota for additional compensation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible roles.
- Dental insurance for eligible roles.
- Vision insurance for eligible roles.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Unlimited continuing education access.
- Professional certification reimbursement.
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources.
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture.
- Employee referral bonuses and other opportunities to earn additional compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
