Physical Therapist | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist works in a PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program that 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, focusing on treating the whole person. The organization has operated in San Jose since January 2024.

The Physical Therapist assesses participants in the facility and in their homes to identify care needs, preferences, and goals. The role includes participating in IDT meetings, providing and documenting therapy interventions, supervising Therapy Assistants, and training staff, participants, and caregivers in therapeutic equipment use and care. The position seeks candidates with at least two years of experience working with frail and/or elderly people and offers a salary of up to $136,000 based on experience.

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 people.
• 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 training, functional ADL training, 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 or families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• 17 days of personal time off (PTO).
• 12 annually observed holidays.
• Sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time