Full-Time Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility

Kern River Transitional Care in; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education

Career growth

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to join a compassionate rehabilitation team. The PT will evaluate mobility, develop individualized plans, and provide skilled services to improve independence, safety and daily functioning.

Requirements include a CA PT license and CPR/BLS. Experience in geriatric rehab is preferred; opportunities for growth and strong interdisciplinary collaboration are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted California Physical Therapist license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term-care, or geriatric experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ mobility, strength, balance, ROM and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on residents’ needs and goals.
• Provide skilled PT services to improve mobility, independence, safety and function.
• Help residents regain ability to walk, transfer, balance and perform daily activities safely.
• Establish goals and modify plans based on progress and needs.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, and transfers.
• Educate residents and caregivers on plans, safety and mobility techniques.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries on time.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Independence

Education

California PT license

CPR/BLS certification

Graduate of accredited PT program

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to join a compassionate rehabilitation team. The PT will evaluate mobility, develop individualized plans, and provide skilled services to improve independence, safety and daily functioning.

Requirements include a CA PT license and CPR/BLS. Experience in geriatric rehab is preferred; opportunities for growth and strong interdisciplinary collaboration are offered.