Physical Therapist – Los Angeles Metro Senior Care

Physical Therapist – Los Angeles Metro Senior Care

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Physical Therapist to join one of our valued client partners serving the Los Angeles Metro area. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a compassionate clinician who enjoys building meaningful relationships with older adults while delivering personalized rehabilitation services that promote independence, mobility, and long-term wellness.

This role offers an alternative to high-volume rehabilitation settings by emphasizing quality patient care over quantity. The successful candidate will work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team focused on restoring function, improving mobility, reducing fall risk, and helping seniors remain safely engaged within their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation interventions that improve mobility, balance, strength, endurance, and functional independence.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical outcomes and patient goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, injury prevention, home safety, and wellness strategies.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and contribute to coordinated treatment planning.
• Promote patient safety while supporting evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
• Build trusted relationships with patients and families through compassionate, individualized care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and rehabilitation excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Current California Physical Therapist (PT) license or eligibility to obtain California licensure before employment.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent accredited Physical Therapy degree.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Experience treating adult or geriatric patient populations.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to patient outcomes.
• Must currently reside within commuting distance of the Los Angeles Metro area or be prepared to relocate independently before employment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• U.S.-based applicants only.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with medically complex geriatric patients.
• Background in outpatient rehabilitation, community-based rehabilitation, home health, or senior-focused healthcare programs.
• Experience with balance training, neurological rehabilitation, fall prevention, and functional mobility programs.
• Knowledge of Medicare documentation and rehabilitation compliance.
• Board Certification or advanced rehabilitation training.
• Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary healthcare models.
• Stable employment history demonstrating progressive clinical growth and patient care excellence.

HireNow Package

• Compensation: $115,000–$136,000 annually
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; up to seven (7) weeks of paid time off; paid holidays; sick leave; 401(k) with employer matching; continuing education opportunities; professional development; bonus eligibility where applicable; and additional company-sponsored benefits.
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday with predictable daytime hours and manageable patient caseloads.
• Work Location: Onsite – Los Angeles Metro (San Fernando Valley), California
• Applicant Requirements: U.S.-based applicants only. Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of the Los Angeles Metro area or relocate independently before employment.
• Headcount: 1

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Physical Therapist who demonstrates the following:

• Holds an active California Physical Therapist license or is eligible for California licensure.
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and evidence-based rehabilitation skills.
• Has experience treating adult or geriatric patient populations.
• Excels in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.
• Delivers compassionate rehabilitation services focused on improving mobility and independence.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Resides within commuting distance of the Los Angeles Metro area or is prepared to relocate independently.
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:

• Extensive experience treating medically complex geriatric patients.
• Strong expertise in balance training, fall prevention, neurological rehabilitation, and functional mobility.
• Experience working within integrated senior care or value-based healthcare environments.
• Advanced rehabilitation certifications or specialty clinical training.
• Proven success improving patient outcomes while maintaining exceptional patient satisfaction.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Stable employment history demonstrating progressive clinical development and long-term commitment.

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

• Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
• No active California Physical Therapist license or inability to obtain California licensure.
• Limited clinical experience providing physical therapy services.
• Poor communication or interpersonal skills.
• Inability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship.
• Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance of the Los Angeles Metro area or cannot relocate independently.
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Physical Therapist – Los Angeles Metro Senior Care opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.

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