Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

About the role

St. Francis Healthcare Center | San Francisco, CA

Starting Rate

$60-$65 per hour DOE

St. Francis Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Physical Therapist (PT) to join our in-house therapy program! If you are passionate about helping residents improve mobility, regain independence, and enhance their quality of life, we would love to hear from you.

Join a supportive team focused on providing personalized rehabilitation services and helping residents achieve their highest level of functional independence.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. This role develops individualized treatment plans, monitors resident progress, collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and maintains accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and professional standards.

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 independence.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with applicable state practice requirements.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provide staff education and in-service training related to rehabilitation and resident care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and payer requirements.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
• Recommend appropriate durable medical equipment to promote safe mobility and independence.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Protect the confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Report equipment issues and contribute to quality assurance and rehabilitation program improvement initiatives.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents, families, facility staff, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Physical Therapist license in California.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or post-acute rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to rehabilitation.

Additional information

If you are looking for a flexible PRN opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact through quality rehabilitation care, St. Francis Healthcare Center would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our in-house therapy team and help residents move toward greater independence, one step at a time.