Physical Therapist

About the role

As a Physical Therapist at Engage, you’ll provide individualized, evidence-based care that helps older adults improve mobility, maintain independence, and enhance overall quality of life. You’ll work with a diverse geriatric population across independent living, assisted living, dementia, and memory care settings while building meaningful relationships with patients and collaborating closely with the broader Engage team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess strength, balance, mobility, pain, and functional impairments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring function.
• Deliver hands-on interventions including therapeutic exercise, balance training, gait training, neuromuscular reeducation, and manual therapy techniques.
• Promote resident safety and fall prevention through functional assessments, education, and preventative interventions.
• Provide care across one or more assisted living communities while maintaining strong communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate residents and caregivers on home exercise programs and strategies to support long-term independence and wellness.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and monitor patient progress using EMR systems in compliance with state and facility standards.
• Collaborate with fellow therapists and support staff to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development through mentorship, continuing education, workshops, and clinical training opportunities.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, community staff, and colleagues to support exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
• Active state PT license in good standing (or eligibility for licensure)
• Passion for delivering compassionate, evidence-based patient care to a geriatric population
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently while staying connected with a supportive clinical team
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• 4 weeks of paid time off + 6 paid holidays
• Bonus incentive opportunities
• Continuing education reimbursement
• MedBridge subscription with unlimited online CEUs
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Pay

• $75,000 - $85,000 annually

Schedule

• Flexible schedule designed to support work-life balance

Skills

• Compassionate, evidence-based patient care
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while staying connected with a supportive clinical team
• Continuous learning and professional growth commitment