Geriatric Physical Therapist

Bethesda Health, a faith-based nonprofit, is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services to senior residents across our continuum of care. Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. The PT evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs to improve mobility, function, and quality of life. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will provide person-centered, evidence-based care, educate residents and families, and document services accurately. Join a mission-driven culture grounded in dignity, respect, and integrity, with opportunities for growth across multiple care communities. Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for a diverse patient population, including orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical cases. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based plans of care focused on improving mobility, function, and quality of life. Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, balance and fall-prevention interventions, and patient education. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and optimize patient care. Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in the EMR system. Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, and strategies to maintain gains after discharge. Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards, contributing to a safe and effective clinical environment. Adjust treatment plans based on patient response, clinical progress, and evolving rehabilitation goals. Participate in quality improvement efforts and support Bethesda Health's focus on compassionate, inclusive, and innovative care. xevrcyc Provide PRN coverage based on departmental needs, maintaining flexibility in scheduling while ensuring continuity of care. Orthopedic physical therapy Neurological rehabilitation Post-surgical rehab planning Gait training and balance therapy Manual therapy techniques Therapeutic exercise prescription Patient assessment and documentation Use of assistive devices and modalities Care planning with interdisciplinary teams Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Pain management strategies Patient and family education Infection control and safety compliance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) in practicing state Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE-accredited) Current BLS/CPR certification Experience with EMR systems preferred Previous inpatient, outpatient, or rehab setting experience preferred