Physical Therapist PT-Full-Time

Garden City Health Care Center
Location: Modesto CA
Pay Range: $55.00 $60.00 per hour (BOE)
Status: Full-Time
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
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Garden City Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dedicated rehabilitation team. We support our residents in achieving their highest level of independence and quality of life through patient-centered evidence-based care.

Whether you are an experienced PT or early in your career we offer a supportive collaborative environment where your expertise and growth are valued.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents communicates with families physicians and interdisciplinary team members and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The PT also provides education and in-services to facility staff to support optimal resident outcomes.

• Evaluate residents within 24 hours (or one business day) of physician referral; document delays appropriately

• Develop individualized treatment plans and obtain physician approval

• Treat residents according to physician-approved plans of care

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) aides and students in compliance with state practice act

• Assist nursing staff with training of Restorative Aides

• Communicate resident progress challenges and plans with rehab and interdisciplinary teams

• Participate in patient care conferences utilization review and rehab meetings as needed

• Complete evaluations daily treatment notes weekly progress notes recertifications and discharge documentation per regulatory and payer requirements

• Educate residents families and caregivers on treatment plans maintenance programs and discharge preparation

• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination

• Recommend and facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment (DME) to promote functional independence

• Report equipment issues to ensure safe and effective operation

• Maintain positive professional relationships with residents families staff and colleagues

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants aides and students

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy required

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred

• Skilled nursing or geriatric experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current active California Physical Therapist license in good standing

• Must meet all continuing education requirements per state regulations

Skills

• Proficient in electronic documentation systems (Casamba and PointClickCare preferred)

• Strong clinical judgment communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Frequent standing walking reaching pushing and pulling

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally

• Occasional climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling

• Visual abilities include close distance color peripheral and depth perception

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting

• Noise level typically low to moderate

• Reasonable accommodations available

This job description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties at any time. The duties listed describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be exhaustive.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.