PT-Physical Therapist- Skilled Nursing Facility

HiredFirst; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Stockton, CA for an in-facility role with options for a 13-week contract or permanent placement. Start ASAP with full-time schedule in outpatient/inpatient settings, matching experience and preference.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, delivering evidence-based treatment, documenting care, collaborating with care teams, and facilitating safe discharge planning. California PT license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active California PT license (or ability to obtain quickly).
• BLS (AHA preferred).
• 1+ year clinical PT experience preferred (new grads considered depending on setting).
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-centered care mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment and progress functional outcomes.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and discharge plans in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy teams, and care coordinators.
• Educate patients/families and support safe, effective discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) - San Jose, CA | 13-Week Contract OR Permanent

Location: Stockton, California (in-facility)
Job Types: 13-week contract (travel/local) or permanent (direct hire)
Start Date: ASAP (flexible)
Schedule: Full-time preferred (typical 8s/10s available)
Setting: Outpatient / Inpatient / SNF / Home Health (match based on your experience & preference)

Overview

We're hiring a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for an exciting opportunity in Stockton, CA with two options in one posting:

13-week contract (great for travelers or local contract clinicians)

Permanent placement (stability + long-term growth)

What You'll Do

Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care

Deliver evidence-based treatment and progress functional outcomes

Document evaluations, treatments, and discharge plans in the EMR

Collaborate with physicians, therapy teams, and care coordinators

Educate patients/families and support safe, effective discharge planning

Requirements

Active California PT license (or ability to obtain quickly)

BLS (AHA preferred)

1+ year clinical PT experience preferred (new grads considered depending on setting)

Strong communication, documentation, and patient-centered care mindset

Contract Option (13 Weeks)

Competitive weekly compensation (based on experience + setting)

Local or travel options

Extension potential

Permanent Option

Competitive salary + benefits package

Growth opportunities and supportive leadership

Nice-to-Haves

Experience in ortho, neuro, acute, OP, SNF, or home health

EMR familiarity (varies by site)