Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: San Jose and Sacramento CA
(on-site and willing to work or relocate)
Position Type: Travellers, Per Diem,On call
Pay Range: $55-$60
Department: Rehab / Therapy
All new hire must be COVID-19 Vaccinated or have a medical or religious accommodation before you start.

OUR COMMUNITY:
We are committed to providing the best assistance to the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated therapists to work with each resident in achieving their goals. We take great effort to be leaders in the skilled nursing community.

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

EDUCATION:

• Doctoral program in Physical Therapy

EXPERIENCE:

• Interest in working with geriatric population
• With Physical Therapy Experience is PREFERRED
• With Skilled Nursing Experience is PREFERRED
• At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide is a PREFERRED

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• California license to practice Physical Therapy REQUIRED
• BLS and CPR Certification REQUIRED
• Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
• Computer use knowledge and quick to learn new computer systems and use of electronic medical record.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
• Is able to practice unencumbered
• Full knowledge of resident rights
• Exudes professionalism in presentation
• Ability to multitask

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements of bending, squatting, twisting, stair climbing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying items up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to use equipment and techniques to safely assist patients to transfer, move in and out of bed and ambulate.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.