Physical Therapist (PT)
About The Position
Pacific Coast Post-Acute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join its in-house rehabilitation team at a skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility in Salinas, California. The facility provides care to help residents recover from illness, injury, and surgery while improving mobility, independence, and quality of life. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available. Experienced clinicians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized plans of care, delivers skilled interventions, and monitors progress toward rehabilitation goals. The role works closely with Physical Therapist Assistants and an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care and support functional improvement, safe discharge, and community reintegration. The facility offers a spacious rehabilitation gym and ADL training suite with a functional kitchen, laundry area, and tub/shower setup, and serves a diverse caseload including orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, medically complex, and geriatric patients.
Requirements
- Current, active California Physical Therapist license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Passion for geriatric rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and functional recovery.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
- Internationally trained clinicians are encouraged to apply; H-1B sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care based on residents’ medical conditions, functional abilities, and rehabilitation goals.
- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, mobility training, and neuromuscular re-education.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Help residents regain strength, mobility, coordination, and independence following illness, injury, or surgery.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate effective, patient-centered care.
- Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with California regulations and applicable practice requirements.
- Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
- Participate in care conferences, clinical meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- H-1B sponsorship opportunities for eligible candidates.
- Continuing education and professional development.
- Employee recognition and incentive programs.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
