Physical Therapist

Now Hiring:
Physical Therapist (PT)

Location:

Arden Park Post Acute – Sacramento, CAPay: $65–$70/hr, DOE

Schedule:

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Join a team that truly values your expertise! Arden Park Post Acute is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to help our residents regain independence and thrive. Our facility is known for its welcoming culture, strong clinical team, and commitment to excellence in post-acute care.

What You’ll Do:

Deliver personalized therapy treatments to short-term rehab and long-term care residents

Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes

Document progress and adjust care plans as needed

Educate residents and families on continued care strategies

What We’re Looking For:

Valid California Physical Therapist license

Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred

Strong communication and documentation skills

Team player with a resident-first mindset

Why Arden Park Post Acute?

Supportive leadership and dedicated rehab team Competitive pay: $63–$70/hr based on experience

Benefits for full-time staff include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid time off, and CEU opportunitiesA rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others every day General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties 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.

Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.

Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.

Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.

Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.

Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.

Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.

Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.

Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.

Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.

Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.

Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.

Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements Supervises PT assistants (PTA), aides, and students.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and…