Full-Time Physical Therapist: SNF Rehab Leader

Garden City Healthcare Center in; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Garden City Health Care Center in Modesto, CA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team in a full-time capacity. The role emphasizes evaluating and treating residents, coordinating with families and the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining clear documentation.

You will supervise PTAs and aides, contribute to care plans, and support discharge planning while promoting resident independence. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Skilled nursing or geriatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Casamba

PointClickCare

Job description

Garden City Health Care Center in Modesto, CA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team in a full-time capacity. The role emphasizes evaluating and treating residents, coordinating with families and the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining clear documentation.

You will supervise PTAs and aides, contribute to care plans, and support discharge planning while promoting resident independence. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.