Physical Therapist

Purple Cow Recruiting; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing seeks a patient-focused Physical Therapist for Vibrant Care Rehabilitation in Elk Grove, CA. This full-time outpatient role requires evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, supervising support staff, and delivering high-quality care in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a California PT license (APTA-accredited program), CPR certification, and can manage a ~14 patient daily caseload with documentation in EMR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active California Physical Therapist license or license-applicant status.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to perform musculoskeletal examinations and diagnostic evaluations.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
• Clinical competence in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neurological re-education, and treatment modalities.
• Ability to supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in compliance with California regulations.
• Ability to manage an average caseload of approximately 14 patients per day.
• Experience completing accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
• Strong clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, standing, reaching, and other physical demands throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal examinations and diagnostic evaluations.
• Identify patient needs and determine medical necessity for physical therapy services.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and appropriate treatment modalities.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response and functional outcomes.
• Direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides.
• Ensure delegated services remain compliant with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Complete initial evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and on time.
• Maintain complete clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Communicate with physicians, case managers, family members, and other members of the care team.
• Coordinate care for Workers' Compensation patients and support return-to-work planning when applicable.
• Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered clinical environment.
• Maintain safe treatment practices and proper use of clinical equipment.

Skills

Musculoskeletal exams

Diagnostic evaluations

Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercise

Neuromuscular re-education

Supervise PTA/PTAides

EMR documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

CPR certification

California license

APTA program

Patient communication

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Job description

Physical Therapist
Full Time | Outpatient Rehabilitation | Orthopedic Care
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

POSITION OVERVIEW

Heartline Staffing is seeking a patient-focused Physical Therapist for Vibrant Care Rehabilitation in Elk Grove, CA , California. This full-time outpatient rehabilitation opportunity is ideal for a clinician who can independently evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, supervise support staff, and deliver high-quality care in a collaborative, energetic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal examinations and diagnostic evaluations.
• Identify patient needs and determine medical necessity for physical therapy services.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and appropriate treatment modalities.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response and functional outcomes.
• Maintain an average caseload of approximately 14 patients per day.
• Direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides.
• Ensure delegated services remain compliant with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Complete initial evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and on time.
• Maintain complete clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Communicate with physicians, case managers, family members, and other members of the care team.
• Coordinate care for Workers' Compensation patients and support return-to-work planning when applicable.
• Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered clinical environment.
• Maintain safe treatment practices and proper use of clinical equipment.

COMPENSATION

$100,000-$125,000 annual salary

SCHEDULE

• Full-time position
• Sacramento, California
• Outpatient rehabilitation setting
• Average caseload of approximately 14 patients per day

WHY PROFESSIONALS ARE APPLYING

• Competitive annual salary.
• Manage a consistent outpatient caseload.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with clinical autonomy.
• Supervise PTAs and rehabilitation aides.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Support patients through recovery, improved mobility, and return-to-work goals.
• Access a comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and insurance benefits package.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Account.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefit plan options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program. REQUIRED
• Active California Physical Therapist license or current California license-applicant status. REQUIRED
• Current CPR certification. REQUIRED
• Ability to perform musculoskeletal examinations and diagnostic evaluations. REQUIRED
• Ability to develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans. REQUIRED
• Clinical competence in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neurological re-education, and treatment modalities. REQUIRED
• Ability to supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in compliance with California regulations. REQUIRED
• Ability to manage an average caseload of approximately 14 patients per day. REQUIRED
• Experience completing accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation. REQUIRED
• Strong clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills. REQUIRED
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team. REQUIRED
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. REQUIRED
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. REQUIRED
• Ability to perform frequent bending, standing, reaching, and other physical demands throughout the workday. REQUIRED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
• Outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation experience.
• Workers' Compensation rehabilitation experience.
• Experience with ergonomic assessments.
• Experience performing Functional Capacity Evaluations.
• Experience supporting return-to-work programs.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.