Senior Care Physical Therapist – Mobility & Independence

HiredFirst; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Lincoln, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. You will evaluate patients, build individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on interventions to improve mobility and independence.

You will join a collaborative interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on communication, quality outcomes, and resident-centered care in a full-time role with a steady caseload.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience in SNF or post-acute care preferred, but not required.
• Strong evaluation, clinical reasoning, and treatment-planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Proficiency with documentation and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic exercises and functional mobility programs to improve patient strength and independence.
• Set and achieve personal performance and productivity targets.
• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical training.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, mobility strategies, and home exercises.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches to support optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and other therapists to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and patient-experience enhancements.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Documentation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

HiredFirst in Lincoln, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. You will evaluate patients, build individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on interventions to improve mobility and independence.

You will join a collaborative interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on communication, quality outcomes, and resident-centered care in a full-time role with a steady caseload.