Physical Therapist

PACS; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Available

Full-Time employment

Benefits package

Collaborative rehabilitation

Meaningful impact on residents’ lives

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Hayward Gardens Post Acute in Hayward, CA is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time role. The PT will evaluate and treat residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with families, physicians, and the rehabilitation team to improve mobility and quality of life.

This position offers hourly pay of $65.00–$75.00, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment focused on resident-centered care, teamwork, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in the applicable state.
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing and geriatric rehabilitation is preferred.
• Ability to supervise PTAs in accordance with applicable state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and monitor resident progress toward established goals.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with applicable state practice requirements.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in Resident Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Provide in-service training and education to facility staff as assigned.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
• Recommend and facilitate appropriate durable medical equipment to promote safe mobility and independence, including walkers, canes, splints, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Report equipment concerns promptly to ensure all department equipment remains safe and functional.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Build positive and professional relationships with residents, families, staff, and healthcare colleagues.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Resident-centered care

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Supervisory ability

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in-state

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time

Hayward Gardens Post Acute

Pay: $65.00–$75.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Available

Join Our Rehabilitation Team

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team. The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and helps residents achieve greater mobility, independence, and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who values resident-centered care, clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and monitor resident progress toward established goals.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with applicable state practice requirements.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in Resident Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Provide in-service training and education to facility staff as assigned.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
• Recommend and facilitate appropriate durable medical equipment to promote safe mobility and independence, including walkers, canes, splints, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Report equipment concerns promptly to ensure all department equipment remains safe and functional.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Build positive and professional relationships with residents, families, staff, and healthcare colleagues.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in the applicable state.
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing and geriatric rehabilitation is preferred.
• Ability to supervise PTAs in accordance with applicable state regulations.

Why Join Hayward Gardens Post Acute?

• $65.00–$75.00 per hour
• Full-Time employment
• Benefits package
• Collaborative rehabilitation and interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives
• Professional development and continued learning opportunities
• Supportive environment focused on quality rehabilitation outcomes

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.