Physical Therapist – Geriatric Rehabilitation / PACE - Stockton, CA

HealthPlus Staffing • Stockton, CA

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About The Position

HealthPlus Staffing is recruiting a full-time Physical Therapist for a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) healthcare program in Stockton, California. The role supports frail and elderly adults in maintaining mobility, independence, and quality of life through coordinated, community-based care. The Physical Therapist works with an interdisciplinary team to assess mobility and rehabilitation needs, provide individualized therapy, coordinate adaptive equipment, and support patients at the healthcare center and, when necessary, in their homes. Home visits and travel to other program locations may be required. The position is full-time, day shift, with compensation of $58–$69 per hour.

The Physical Therapist performs assessments and treatments, develops and revises individualized treatment and restorative exercise plans, tracks patient progress, and documents care. The role also includes coordinating with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals; training and supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and restorative aides as assigned; and supporting staff education, safety, and quality improvement activities. Eligible full-time licensed rehabilitation staff may receive a $500 annual allowance for license renewals, continuing education, or professional memberships.

The work is primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, with potential home-based visits and travel between locations. The role involves moving throughout the healthcare center, frequent standing, walking, sitting, and repetitive limb movements, as well as occasional bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling. Lifting demands may reach 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 15 pounds constantly; assistance is required for transfers or objects over 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license in California.
• At least one year of documented experience working with frail or elderly patients.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong physical therapy assessment and treatment skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and resourceful approach to patient care.
• Ability to manage the emotional and physical demands of rehabilitation services.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment health and immunization requirements.
• California driver's license and acceptable driving record when required for home visits or use of an employer vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial, semiannual, annual, and unscheduled physical therapy assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans and rehabilitation programs.
• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and rehabilitation services.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates and changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team and appropriate staff.
• Evaluate mobility limitations, functional needs, and rehabilitation goals.
• Assess needs for adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment, and coordinate orders and authorizations.
• Assess and recommend specialized footwear when clinically appropriate.
• Review and revise restorative exercise programs.
• Provide physical therapy assessments and treatments in patients’ homes when necessary.
• Maintain appropriate safety measures during treatment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities, daily morning updates, care planning, and QAPI activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare team members.
• Attend family, nursing facility, assisted living facility, and hospital meetings when indicated.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Train, educate, and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and restorative aides as assigned; evaluate assistant performance and provide feedback.
• Educate staff, patients, and families about physical therapy services and rehabilitation programs.
• Train staff on safe body mechanics and lift equipment.
• Coordinate delegation of restorative activities within care plans and applicable professional requirements.
• Identify staffing needs and opportunities to improve the rehabilitation program.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, committees, organizational projects, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality and follow safety standards, procedures, and clinical policies.
• Adjust treatment schedules to accommodate patient availability and travel to other program locations when necessary.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) and retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Employee referral program
• Potential $500 annual professional development allowance for eligible full-time licensed rehabilitation staff, applicable toward professional license renewals, continuing education credits, or professional organization memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed