Physical Therapist (PT)

Workstream; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

PRN schedule

Flexible hours

Job summary

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center in San Francisco, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a PRN role. You will evaluate, design, and oversee personalized treatment plans for residents in a premier SNF setting.

Lead a rehab team with autonomy while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. The role offers premium hourly pay in the San Francisco market and flexible PRN scheduling to fit your life and professional goals.

Qualifications

• Current, active California Physical Therapist license.
• Successful NPTE completion.
• CPR/BLS certification on file or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and reassessments per physician orders and standards.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Deliver skilled interventions to restore function and reduce impairment.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and support staff.
• Communicate findings and progress to physicians and care teams.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in home exercise programs and safe device use.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Geriatric care experience

Education

Physical Therapy degree (PT)

NPTE certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) | PRN | San Francisco, CA | $66 - $76/Hour

Lead the Clinical Vision. Work in One of San Francisco's Most Iconic Neighborhoods.

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist on a PRN basis in San Francisco, California. If you are a clinician who wants premium hourly compensation, schedule flexibility, and meaningful work in one of the most desirable clinical locations in Northern California, this is the role for you.

Bring your full evaluation and clinical leadership expertise to an established Skilled Nursing rehabilitation team dedicated to restoring function, independence, and confidence for every resident they serve.

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

Why Clinicians Choose Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center:

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $66.00 to $76.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Among the most competitive PRN Physical Therapist rates in the San Francisco market
• A pay ceiling of $76.00 per hour that reflects the clinical complexity, cost of living, and market demand of one of California's most competitive healthcare labor markets

Schedule and Flexibility

• PRN arrangement for clinicians who want maximum flexibility
• Work as much or as little as your life requires
• No long-term schedule commitments required for PRN arrangements

Clinical Environment

• A collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation team that takes pride in resident outcomes
• 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 well-supported Skilled Nursing setting with the leadership and resources to help you do your best work
• Meaningful, direct impact on resident function, independence, and quality of life
• A premier Pacific Heights location in San Francisco's 94115 zip code, one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods

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

Pacific Heights Transitional Care 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 Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Apply Today

Ready to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters, on your terms? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is located in the 94115 zip code of San Francisco, California, in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, proudly serving the greater San Francisco community.

At Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center in San Francisco, CA, we’ve reimagined skilled nursing and rehabilitation by putting people first, both residents and employees. Our nurses, therapists, and support staff are empowered to deliver individualized care plans, advanced therapies, and meaningful outcomes without feeling like just another number in a system. Serving families throughout San Francisco County, we provide short-term rehabilitation and long-term care focused on faster recovery, stronger outcomes, and a truly supportive environment. For our team, that means working in a setting that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and respect. We prioritize manageable workflows, strong leadership support, and a culture where your voice matters. Whether you’re at the bedside, in therapy, or supporting operations, you’ll be part of a group that’s committed to doing things differently—and doing them right. Conveniently located near local hospitals, our community offers not only a great place for residents to heal, but a place where professionals can grow, feel appreciated, and build a career with purpose.