Physical Therapist - Geriatric Residency

Cassia

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Minneapolis, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The resident will engage in advanced clinical practice and structured learning to provide high-quality care for older adults. They will work alongside geriatric specialists to gain experience across various care settings while preparing for the GCS exam.

Qualifications

You are a motivated physical therapist, either a new graduate or an experienced clinician, seeking to specialize in geriatric care. You will participate in a 12-month, full-time residency blending advanced clinical practice with structured learning and mentorship to prepare for the Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) exam.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Geriatric Physical Therapy

Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) exam

Job Description

Pro Rehab is proud to partner with the University of Minnesota to offer a Geriatric Clinical Residency designed for physical therapists who want to grow into confident, highly skilled clinicians in geriatric care.

This 12-month, full-time residency blends advanced clinical practice with structured learning, mentorship, and service. You’ll work alongside respected geriatric specialists while gaining the depth of experience needed to provide exceptional care for older adults—and to prepare for the Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) exam.

Why Pro Rehab
Pro Rehab exists to enhance lives through high-quality, community-centered therapy services. Clinical development is part of who we are. Our teams are collaborative, supportive, and committed to doing the work well.

Position Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $30 - $50 / hour

What You’ll Experience

  • Robust didactic education focused on geriatric physical therapy and aging-related issues
  • Hands-on clinical practice in real-world settings
  • Individual mentoring from experienced geriatric clinicians and faculty
  • Exposure to interdisciplinary perspectives in geriatric care
  • Thoughtful preparation to sit for the GCS exam upon completion
Benefits
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan participation
  • Paid continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing training and mentorship from clinical specialists
  • Positive, team-oriented work environment
Who Should Apply
  • New graduates motivated to specialize early
  • Experienced clinicians ready to deepen their geriatric expertise

This residency is designed for clinicians who value challenge, support, and intentional professional development.

About Pro Rehab:

Our philosophy reflects the belief that each individual is a unique and important person. We help to promote the dignity and self-worth of each person in a safe, friendly, and progressive manner. Pro Rehab has expertise in long term care, sub-acute, transitional care, home health and outpatient. We currently provide services at over 30 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, and Colorado.

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

Cassia

Cassia provides housing, health care, and community services to older adults. Cassia’s mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. Cassia provides independent and assisted living communities, memory care, skilled nursing care centers, short-term rehabilitation centers, adult day programs and a variety of community-based services for older adults across five states. The principles that guide our work: ·To value older generations’ talents and experience ·To provide the care residents need, when and where they need it ·To connect residents to the people and things that mean the most to them ·To support residents and families with spiritual care that speaks to who they are
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