Physical Therapist PT-Full-Time

Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-Time

Kern River Transitional Care
Pay Range: $65.00-$70.00 per hour, based on experience
Build Strength, Restore Independence, and Transform Lives

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Full-Time 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 prefer...