Physical Therapist (PT)

Vineyards Health; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

PTO

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

The Vineyards Healthcare Center in Livermore, CA seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver an individualized therapy program, assess progress, and collaborate with the care team to maximize patient outcomes.

Requirements include a California license to practice Physical Therapy and a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy; experience as a PT aide is preferred. We offer equal opportunity employment and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• California license to practice Physical Therapy is required.
• One year of experience as a physical therapy aide is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized physical therapy program including assessment, planning, treatment and education to maximize functional goals.
• Direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists.
• Design and implement plans of care based on assessments and involve significant others when appropriate.
• Conduct therapy within defined standards of care and supervise support staff to achieve goals.
• Maintain documentation, prescriptions and signatures, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Education

Doctoral program in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 76 Fenton Street, Livermore, California. It offers 24-hour Medicare-certified care in an 83-bed facility near downtown Livermore. It has received high-performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from the U.S. News & World Report. The center is committed to providing individualized, holistic care through warm and meaningful interactions, aiming to help residents achieve their best outcomes and ensure their comfort is a top priority.

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Physical Therapist (PT) and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those in need.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO:

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.

Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.

Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Doctoral program in Physical Therapy

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide is a PREFERRED

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: California license to practice Physical Therapy REQUIRED

BENEFITS:

• Paid sick leave
• PTO
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance

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.