Physical Therapist (PT)

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend scheduling

Competitive per-diem compensation

Job summary

Villa Valencia Healthcare Center in Laguna Hills, CA is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist for weekend PRN coverage. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, lead patient plans of care, and supervise support staff within a 5-Star, post-acute rehab environment.

We value clinical autonomy, collaboration with physicians and a skilled nursing team, and a focus on improving residents' independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current, active California Physical Therapist license (required)
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate)
• Successful NPTE completion (required)
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in skilled nursing/post-acute settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and reassessments per physician orders and CA standards
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized care plans with measurable goals
• Deliver skilled PT interventions (individual and group) to restore function
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions based on outcomes
• Supervise PTAs and support staff per CA state law
• Oversee rehab aides, students, and volunteers as assigned
• Document timely, accurate, compliant patient records and discharge outcomes
• Participate in care conferences, MDS, and discharge planning
• Support transitions of care and community reintegration
• Engage in QA, PI, utilization review, and risk management

Skills

Licensed PT in CA

Strong communication

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

PT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) | Weekend PRN | Villa Valencia Healthcare Center | Laguna Hills, CA | $55 to $57/Hour

Make a Real Impact. On Your Schedule. Every Weekend.

Villa Valencia Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist on a weekend PRN basis in Laguna Hills, California. If you are a clinician who wants predictable weekend availability, competitive per-diem compensation, and a collaborative rehabilitation environment at one of South Orange County's most respected Skilled Nursing communities, this role was designed for you.

Bring your full evaluation and clinical leadership skills to a 5-Star Medicare rated, 59-bed post-acute and skilled nursing rehabilitation team committed to helping residents regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why Weekend PRN Clinicians Choose Villa Valencia Healthcare Center

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $55.00 to $57.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Competitive weekend PRN Physical Therapist rates in the Laguna Hills and greater South Orange County market
• Premium per-diem compensation that reflects the value of your clinical expertise and consistent weekend availability

Schedule and Flexibility

• Weekend-only PRN scheduling — Saturday and Sunday coverage
• A predictable, recurring weekend commitment without weekday obligations
• No long-term schedule escalation required

Clinical Environment

• A 5-Star Medicare rated community — the highest quality designation available, reflecting excellence in staffing, clinical outcomes, and health inspections
• A well-supported, recently renovated Skilled Nursing setting with the leadership and resources to help you do your best work
• Full clinical autonomy to evaluate, direct, and manage individualized plans of care
• Oversight of PTAs and support staff in accordance with California state law and professional standards
• A collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation team that takes pride in resident outcomes
• Meaningful, direct impact on resident function, independence, and quality of life
• A desirable Laguna Hills location in the heart of South Orange County, convenient to Irvine, Mission Viejo, and the broader Orange County market

The Role

The Physical Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for comprehensive evaluation, development, implementation, and oversight of individualized physical therapy treatment programs. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.

Core responsibilities include:

• Performing comprehensive evaluations and reassessments in accordance with physician orders and California standards of practice
• Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable functional goals
• Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions, both individual and group, to restore function and reduce impairment
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment interventions based on clinical presentation and objective outcomes
• Supervising and directing Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with California state law and professional regulations
• Providing appropriate oversight to rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers as assigned
• Communicating evaluation findings, progress updates, and discharge outcomes to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
• Developing and instructing patients and caregivers in home exercise programs, safe use of assistive devices, orthotics, and adaptive equipment
• Completing timely, accurate, and compliant documentation consistent with federal, state, payer, and organizational requirements
• Participating in MDS assessments, care conferences, care plan development, and quarterly reviews
• Supporting discharge planning, transition-of-care coordination, and community reintegration recommendations
• Participating in quality assurance, performance improvement, utilization review, and risk management initiatives
• Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, OSHA, infection control, and all applicable California state practice standards
• Treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism

Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility support, repositioning, prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, and lifting with or without assistive devices. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the State of California — required (pending licensure considered)
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) — required
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) — required
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting — strongly preferred
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment
• Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and capacity to make independent clinical decisions
• A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for geriatric and post-acute care

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Villa Valencia Healthcare Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.

Employment with Villa Valencia Healthcare Center is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Villa Valencia Healthcare Center is located at 25000 Calle De Los Caballeros in Laguna Hills, California, proudly serving the greater South Orange County community.

We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Laguna Hills, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.