Physical Therapist
La Quinta, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist

Location

• La Quinta, California

Contract

• 26 weeks
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in California
• Physical Therapist (5 years of experience)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS
• A Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, with foreign degrees requiring evaluation to a US equivalent.
• Experience working with Geriatric patients
• Experience in Supervisory roles
• MUSCLE RE-EDUCATION

Key Responsibilities

• Provide restorative and rehabilitative physical therapy services at the center and in participants’ homes
• Conduct physical therapy assessments and participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Deliver and document therapy interventions, including exercise, gait training, functional ADL training, and selected treatment modalities
• Supervise therapy assistants and provide training and guidance for functional maintenance programs
• Train staff, participants, and caregivers on therapeutic equipment use and care
• Manage equipment ordering and maintenance tracking
• Support care transitions, enrollment activities, and end-of-life care coordination
• Manage direct reports, including training, supervision, and mentoring

Work Environment

• Serves frail older adults with complex needs
• Works closely with physicians, rehabilitation staff, and interdisciplinary team members
• Requires independent work, prioritization in a fast-paced environment, and collaboration across teams