Physical Therapist (PT), PRN

Tampico Healthcare Center; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare center in Walnut Creek is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join their rehab team. The role involves planning and providing physical therapy interventions, supervising staff, and ensuring quality care for residents. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in physical therapy practices and hold an active license. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing patient independence and care.

Qualifications

• Experience in post-acute or long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and support personnel.
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition.

Skills

Current physical therapy practices

Patient communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Current, active Physical Therapy License

Job description

Seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join the in-house rehab team at Tampico Healthcare Center in Walnut Creek, CA!

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist (PT) is to plan, delegate and provide safe and competent physical therapy interventions as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Resident Care:

• Provide physical therapy assessments, as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, provisional licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards
• Identify need to make referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive care needs of the client
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Physical Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition
• Participate in discharge and community mobility planning
• Prescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supervise supporting clinical documentation
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information

Training/Education:

• Participate in collaborative care conferences
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
• Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners
• Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners
• Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs
• Participation in PTA/PT student development and educational programs

Department Duties:

• Perform screening rounds as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety
• Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Current physical therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program by APTA CAPTE
• Experience in providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)
• Current, active Physical Therapy License (required)