Senior Mobility & Active Aging Physical Therapist
$115,000–$136,000 year
On-siteSan Fernando, California, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate mobility, strength, balance, and functional abilities of older adult patients to develop individualized physical therapy plans. Deliver restorative and rehabilitative services focused on improving independence, safety, and quality of life through targeted exercises in strength, flexibility, and balance. Monitor progress to modify treatment strategies while educating patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and fall prevention. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care planning and maintain accurate clinical documentation. Promote patient independence within a lower-volume, patient-centered environment emphasizing meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program
- Current or eligible California Physical Therapist licensure
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning capabilities
- Ability to provide restorative and rehabilitative therapy to an older adult population
- Strong understanding of mobility, balance, strengthening, functional movement, and rehabilitation principles
- Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Strong documentation, organizational, and time-management skills
- Commitment to helping older adults maintain independence and quality of life
- Ability to work onsite within the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience treating geriatric or senior populations
- Experience within senior care, outpatient rehabilitation, community-based care, or comparable healthcare settings
- Experience developing individualized mobility and fall-prevention programs
- Strong background in functional rehabilitation and restorative therapy
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary care model
- Physical Therapists seeking a lower-volume environment emphasizing patient relationships and quality outcomes
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