Full-Time Resident-Centered Physical Therapist

Advanced Health Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Health Care in Sacramento, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our resident-centered rehabilitation team. You will assess residents, design individualized plans, and guide therapy to restore mobility and function while promoting safety.

Responsibilities include one-on-one sessions, progress monitoring, team collaboration with physicians, nurses, OTs and SLPs, and educating residents and families on home exercise programs.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• 1+ years of clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' physical abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs through comprehensive assessments.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to address impairments, maximize functional independence, and promote safe mobility.
• Provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions to residents, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes and achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with team members, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologist, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
• Educate residents and their families on exercise programs, safety techniques, and home exercise regimens to support ongoing rehabilitation and prevent re-injury.
• Document all physical therapy services provided, including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in resident care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training sessions to share expertise, contribute to care planning, and stay informed about best practices in rehabilitation.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Empathy/Compassion

Resident-centered care

Education

PT license (state)

Job description

Advanced Health Care in Sacramento, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our resident-centered rehabilitation team. You will assess residents, design individualized plans, and guide therapy to restore mobility and function while promoting safety.

Responsibilities include one-on-one sessions, progress monitoring, team collaboration with physicians, nurses, OTs and SLPs, and educating residents and families on home exercise programs.