Physical Therapist: Restore Movement & Independence

Metric Systems LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Systems LLC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to partner with patients throughout their recovery journey in Fresno, California. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) delivering restorative and rehabilitative PT services to maximize independence and movement.

You will assess, plan, and document interventions, supervise therapy staff, train caregivers, and tailor fitness programs to individual needs, with a focus on safety, quality of care, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy; master's or doctoral degree preferred
• Two (2) years in clinical setting with frail or elderly population preferred
• Valid California Physical Therapy License, or proof of license eligibility
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter
• CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred
• Physical Therapists that ideally have outpatient, acute, inpatient, or skilled nursing experience
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to learn and grow on a constant basis
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct Physical Therapy assessments in our facility and occasionally in the home to define participant care needs, preferences, and goals
• Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans
• Deliver and document interventions as agreed upon in participant care plans
• Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re‑education, gait, functional training of ADLs, and treatments including massage, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity
• Supervise Therapy Assistants, providing training, instruction, and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP)
• Provide training and instruction to staff, participants, and caregivers/families on the use and care of therapeutic equipment
• Create fitness‑and‑wellness‑oriented programs tailored to patients' specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally
• Promote clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy; master's or doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Metric Systems LLC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to partner with patients throughout their recovery journey in Fresno, California. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) delivering restorative and rehabilitative PT services to maximize independence and movement.

You will assess, plan, and document interventions, supervise therapy staff, train caregivers, and tailor fitness programs to individual needs, with a focus on safety, quality of care, and evidence-based practice.