Physical Therapist

HiredFirst; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Lincoln, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. You will evaluate patients, build individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on interventions to improve mobility and independence.

You will join a collaborative interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on communication, quality outcomes, and resident-centered care in a full-time role with a steady caseload.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience in SNF or post-acute care preferred, but not required.
• Strong evaluation, clinical reasoning, and treatment-planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Proficiency with documentation and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic exercises and functional mobility programs to improve patient strength and independence.
• Set and achieve personal performance and productivity targets.
• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical training.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, mobility strategies, and home exercises.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches to support optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and other therapists to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and patient-experience enhancements.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Documentation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join a well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Lincoln, CA. This facility provides post-acute rehab, long-term care, and restorative programs for adults and seniors recovering from illness, surgery, or functional decline.
In this role, you will conduct evaluations, build individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on therapeutic interventions focused on improving mobility, reducing fall risk, enhancing strength, and supporting safe functional independence. This is a collaborative interdisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on communication, quality outcomes, and resident-centered care.
This full-time assignment offers a consistent caseload and a supportive rehab team committed to helping patients achieve meaningful progress.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments to develop personalized treatment plans.

Implement therapeutic exercises and functional mobility programs to improve patient strength and independence.

Set and achieve personal performance and productivity targets.

Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.

Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical training.

Educate patients and families on treatment plans, mobility strategies, and home exercises.

Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation.

Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches to support optimal outcomes.

Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and other therapists to ensure coordinated care.

Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and patient-experience enhancements.

Experience / Qualifications

Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.

Experience in SNF or post-acute care preferred, but not required.

Strong evaluation, clinical reasoning, and treatment-planning skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

Proficiency with documentation and EMR systems.