Physical Therapist

About the role

Physical Therapist (PT) - Full Time

Roseville Care Center | Roseville, CA

Pay Range

• $65.00-$69.00 per hour
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation

About the Position

Roseville Care Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team. The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic services to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.

The ideal candidate is committed to resident-centered care, effective communication, and helping residents achieve their highest possible level of function and quality of life in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve established goals.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, and students in direct resident care and related activities in accordance with applicable laws and professional practice standards.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding resident progress, treatment goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Provide in-service education and training to facility staff as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in medical records in accordance with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer guidelines.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control procedures, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance requirements.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safe mobility techniques, fall prevention, and other strategies to support continued progress.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of durable medical equipment to promote resident mobility, safety, and independence, including walkers, canes, splints, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Report equipment problems and help ensure therapy equipment remains in safe working condition.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; a master's or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications and electronic medical record documentation. Experience with Net Health and PointClickCare is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, policies, and professional guidelines.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and provide resident-centered care.

License and Certifications

• Current, valid California Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• Must meet applicable continuing education and license renewal requirements.
• CPR certification, if required by applicable licensure or facility policy.
• Additional certifications as required or appropriate for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), therapy aides, and physical therapy students, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position require frequent standing and walking and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.

• The position requires reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment.
• Physical demands may include exertion exceeding 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly.
• Resident handling, transfers, and mobility assistance must be performed in accordance with applicable safe resident-handling procedures and facility protocols.

Effective communication, including speaking and hearing, and the ability to respond to visual, auditory, and tactile cues are necessary to provide safe and effective resident care.

Work Environment

• This position is based in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
• The noise level is generally low to moderate.
• The Physical Therapist must follow applicable infection prevention, safety, and resident care procedures.