What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) position at Petaluma Post-Acute Rehab?
Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) - Petaluma, CA
Petaluma Post Acute & Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our rehab team. In this role, you will support high-quality physical therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.
Why You Will Love This Opportunity
- Competitive pay (typically $60–$73 per hour, depending on experience)
- Supportive, collaborative therapy team committed to excellent patient care
- Meaningful work where you can directly enhance resident quality of life
- Flexible scheduling options - Open to Part-Time and PRN options as well
Position Summary:
Evaluates, plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Physical Therapy (PT) services for assigned patients/residents in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained.
Qualifications:
- Current or pending PT license
- Experience as a therapist in a nursing, hospital, or other related medical facility.
- Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices
- Current CPR/BLS certifications
- Proven organizational and communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations
Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the physical therapy for assigned patients/residents in accordance with current laws and regulations that govern nursing care facilities
- Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services
- Maintains treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required
- Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions
- Observes and evaluates treatment outcomes recommending changes as needed
- Performs assessments and re-assessments as needed on each assigned patient/resident
- Interviews resident to determine interests and types of treatments needed
- Participates in development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews
- Assists in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area
- Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
- Educates patient's family/nursing staff/caregivers in follow-through programs
- Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Petaluma, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.
Salary : $60 - $73