Title: Physical Therapist Location: La Quinta, CA Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist will focus on coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services within the facility and at home. The Physical Therapist works alongside the rehabilitation team to maximize participant independence, safety, and restore function.

Essential Job Duties: Conduct Physical Therapy assessments to define the care needs, preferences, and goals. Actively participate in team meetings to develop participant care plans. Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in care plans. Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity. Supervise Therapy Assistants, including providing training, instruction, and guidance for implementing Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP). Provide training and instructions to staff, participants, and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment. Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy plus five (5) years of Physical Therapy experience. Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred. Valid Physical Therapy License. Two (2) years of Physical Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population preferred. Possess and maintain current CPR certification preferred.