Physical Therapist

(McKinley Park Care Center) Azalea Holdings, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per-diem scheduling

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Modern rehabilitation equipment

Job summary

McKinley Park Care Center in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Per-Diem Physical Therapist to evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy to improve mobility and independence. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and the rehab team to optimize outcomes.

The PT will participate in staff education, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance while benefiting from a flexible per-diem schedule and modern rehabilitation resources.

Qualifications

• Evaluate residents' physical therapy needs, functional abilities, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical findings.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Establish realistic goals and monitor progress toward achievement.
• Educate residents and families on treatment plans, home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safety techniques.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Communicate resident progress and treatment recommendations to physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care plan meetings, case conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning discussions.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation staff to maximize resident outcomes.
• Support restorative nursing and rehabilitation programs.
• Provide supervision and direction to PTAs, rehabilitation aides, and students.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' physical therapy needs, functional abilities, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical findings.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Establish realistic goals and monitor progress toward achievement.
• Educate residents and families on treatment plans, home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safety techniques.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Communicate resident progress and treatment recommendations to physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care plan meetings, case conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning discussions.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation staff to maximize resident outcomes.
• Support restorative nursing and rehabilitation programs.
• Provide supervision and direction to PTAs, rehabilitation aides, and students.

Job description

Per-Diem Physical Therapist (PT) McKinley Park Care Center | Sacramento, CA Pay: $63-$69/hour DOE Schedule: Per-Diem / Flexible Hours Physical Therapist (PT) - Per-Diem - Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Why Join McKinley Park Care Center?

• Competitive Pay: $63-$69/hour DOE
• Flexible Per-Diem Scheduling
• Supportive Interdisciplinary Team Environment
• Modern Rehabilitation Equipment & Resources
• Opportunity to Positively Impact Residents' Lives
• Collaborative, Resident-Focused Culture
• Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Care Setting

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapeutic interventions, and collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, families, and rehabilitation team members to achieve optimal functional outcomes. This position also supports staff education, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Duties

Resident Evaluation & Treatment

Evaluate residents' physical therapy needs, functional abilities, and rehabilitation potential.

Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical findings.

Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional independence.

Establish realistic goals and monitor progress toward achievement.

Educate residents and families on treatment plans, home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safety techniques.

Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communicate resident progress and treatment recommendations to physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Participate in care plan meetings, case conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning discussions.

Collaborate with rehabilitation staff to maximize resident outcomes.

Support restorative nursing and rehabilitation programs.

Leadership & Supervision

Provide supervision and direction to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), rehabilitation aides, and students in accordance with California r

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