Physical Therapist - Assisted Living facilities

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Physical Therapist specializing in assisted living facilities! In this vital role, you will deliver expert physiotherapy services to elderly residents, helping them regain mobility, improve strength, and enhance their overall quality of life. Your expertise will support residents in achieving optimal independence through personalized care plans and innovative therapy techniques. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of geriatric patients within a compassionate, community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ physical conditions, including mobility, strength, balance, and functional abilities, to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Implement evidence-based physiotherapy interventions such as therapeutic exercises, trigger point therapy, and gait training to promote recovery and independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning and ensure seamless patient transitions across inpatient, outpatient, home health, and community settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with healthcare standards and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Educate residents and their families on injury prevention, activity modifications, and ongoing care strategies.
• Monitor progress regularly and adjust treatment plans to meet evolving patient needs while adhering to clinical documentation standards.
• Participate in outpatient clinic or rehabilitation center activities, including assessments for orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a licensed Physical Therapist with practicing in a physical therapy role.
• Proven experience working with geriatric patients in assisted living or long-term care environments.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and clinical practices related to physiotherapy.
• Experienc...