Physical Therapist PRN

About the role

Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

Kern River Transitional Care

Pay Range

$70.00-$75.00 per hour, based on experience

Build Strength, Restore Independence, and Transform Lives

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated PRN Physical Therapist to join our outstanding rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your clinical expertise will directly improve residents' mobility, confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Our interdisciplinary team is committed to delivering personalized, resident-centered care and celebrating every milestone along the road to recovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' mobility, strength, balance, coordination, range of motion, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each resident's needs, goals, and medical condition.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services to improve mobility, independence, safety, and overall function.
• Help residents regain the ability to walk, transfer, maintain balance, and complete daily activities safely.
• Establish measurable goals and modify treatment plans based on residents' progress and changing needs.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and other appropriate interventions.
• Recommend and train residents in the safe use of walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and other adaptive equipment.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff regarding treatment plans, safety, positioning, and mobility techniques.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in resident care conferences, discharge planning, and quality-improvement activities.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation support staff as permitted by law and facility policy.
• Maintain residents' privacy and the confidentiality of all health information.
• Follow all professional standards, facility policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted California Physical Therapist license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term-care, or geriatric experience preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of PointClickCare or another electronic medical record system preferred.
• Compassionate and resident-centered approach to care.