Life Care Centers is looking for Geriatric Physical Therapist – Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Scottsdale, AZ.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939424035 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
Life Care Centers is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs for senior residents, focusing on mobility, function, and quality of life. Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-first, compassionate care in a family-focused environment. We offer a supportive, team-based culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on rehabilitation outcomes across our senior living communities. Evaluate patients using standardized assessments to determine functional status, mobility, strength, balance, and pain levels. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on restoring function and improving quality of life for primarily senior patients. Provide therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, transfer training, and manual therapy as appropriate to patient needs and goals. Use therapeutic modalities safely and effectively, such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and heat/cold, in accordance with facility policies. Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely within the electronic medical record system. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment plans, safe mobility strategies, and individualized home exercise programs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, including nurses, physicians, occupational and speech therapists, and social workers, to coordinate comprehensive care. Participate in care plan meetings, goal setting, and discharge planning to support safe transitions to home or other care settings. Monitor and report changes in patient condition, treatment response, or safety concerns to the appropriate clinical team members. Adhere to all professional, ethical, regulatory, and facility standards, including infection control, safety procedures, and documentation requirements. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and outcome tracking within the facility to support excellent healthcare results. Support a patient-first, family-focused culture by demonstrating empathy, clear communication, and respect for residents’ choices and dignity. Patient evaluation and treatment planning Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation Geriatric physical therapy Therapeutic exercise prescription Manual therapy techniques Gait and balance training Use of modalities (e.g., e-stim, ultrasound, heat/cold) Care planning and documentation in EMR systems Interdisciplinary care coordination Patient and family education Discharge planning and home exercise programs Outcome measurement and quality improvement Infection control and safety compliance Time management and case load prioritization Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice Graduation from an accredited DPT or master’s-level physical therapy program Current CPR/BLS certification Experience or clinical rotations in geriatric or rehabilitation settings preferred Knowledge of state and federal regulations for skilled nursing/rehab facilities5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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