Physical Therapist (PT)

About the role

Now Hiring: Physical Therapist (PT)

Pacific Coast Post-Acute | Salinas, CA

Pay

$58-$70+ per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN

New Graduates Welcome | H-1B Sponsorship Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Quarterly Bonuses

Build Your Career. Make a Difference.

Pacific Coast Post-Acute in Salinas, CA, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team!

Our skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility provides comprehensive care to help residents recover from illness, injury, and surgery while improving mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities, join a collaborative team where you can apply your clinical expertise, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact. Experienced clinicians and new graduates who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care are encouraged to apply.

Excellent Rehabilitation Resources

• Spacious rehabilitation gym with a dedicated activities of daily living (ADL) training suite.
• Functional kitchen, laundry area, and tub/shower setup to support real-world rehabilitation.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse caseload of orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, medically complex, and geriatric patients.

Mentorship and Career Growth

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Access to clinical training, continuing education, and professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• H-1B sponsorship opportunities for eligible candidates.

Collaborative Clinical Environment

• Work alongside Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional improvement, safe discharge, and successful community reintegration.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Current, active California Physical Therapist (PT) 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.
• New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!
• Internationally trained clinicians are encouraged to apply; H-1B sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Competitive hourly pay: $58-$70+ DOE.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Continuing education and professional development.
• Employee recognition and incentive programs.

• Take the Next Step in Your PT Career!
• At Pacific Coast Post-Acute, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills, collaborate with an experienced rehabilitation team, and help residents achieve meaningful functional outcomes.
• Whether you prefer full-time, part-time, or PRN scheduling, we'd love to hear from you!
• Apply today and join Pacific Coast Post-Acute in Salinas, CA, where you can grow your career and make a difference one patient at a time.