Physical Therapist

Westwood Post Acute; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

Accident Insurance and Hospitalization

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

Bonus

Job summary

Westwood Post Acute in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, develop plans, and educate families and staff. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a busy long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds an active California PT license, BLS/CPR, and prior experience in long-term care. On-site role offering professional growth and patient-centered care within a leading Bay Area facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy.
• Active license to practice Physical Therapy in California.
• Active BLS/CPR.
• In good standing with regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, planning and documentation.
• Develop treatment plans and provide treatment aligned with benefit and reimbursement levels.
• Educate staff, other health care professionals and third-party payers on benefits and outcomes.
• Complete documentation including evaluations, progress notes, summaries or monthly reports.
• Input data into EMR and ensure patient safety.
• Work in interdisciplinary teams to implement new programs and protocols.

Skills

Active CA PT license

BLS/CPR

Multitasking

Long-term care experience

Education

Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy

Job description

Westwood Post Acute as CMS 5-Star Rated for Quality of Resident Care US News Best Nursing Home 2022-2023 Long Term Care is located close to the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas. We're known to be one of the largest facilities in the Bay Area with a 258-bed capacity, making us home to top-rated healthcare professionals throughout the City of San Jose.

Our Team:

Our dedicated and professional staff possesses the strengths and talents necessary to deliver the highest quality of care consistently. Whether our residents are recovering after a hospital stay or require ongoing medical support, Westwood Post-Acute is devoted to helping them achieve their personal health and wellness goals.

Position Overview:

The Physical Therapist provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Makes evaluations that are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.

Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.

Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.

Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.

Keys information into computer systems, including EMR

Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.

Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.

Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.

Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides inservice training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.

Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.

Confers with Program Specialists and supervisors to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.

Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.

Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.

Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy.

Active license as Physical Therapist and is able to practice unencumbered in California.

Active BLS/CPR.

Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.

Full knowledge of resident’s rights.

Experience in long term care preferred

Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

What We Offer (Full-Time):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.
• Bonus**

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.