Compassionate PT: Gait & Mobility – Santa Cruz

PACS; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

PACS in Santa Cruz is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team at Santa Cruz Post Acute. You will evaluate and treat residents to restore mobility and independence, working with an interdisciplinary team.

We offer flexible schedules including full-time, part-time, and PRN, with starting pay at $50-58 per hour DOE plus benefits. California licensure and a passion for patient-centered care are required.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist (PT) license in California.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• SNF experience preferred but not required-new graduates are welcome!
• Strong communication, documentation, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and create personalized treatment plans.
• Provide gait training, strengthening, balance, pain management.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy team, physicians, and families.
• Educate residents and caregivers on exercise and safety.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

PACS in Santa Cruz is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team at Santa Cruz Post Acute. You will evaluate and treat residents to restore mobility and independence, working with an interdisciplinary team.

We offer flexible schedules including full-time, part-time, and PRN, with starting pay at $50-58 per hour DOE plus benefits. California licensure and a passion for patient-centered care are required.