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Physical Therapist (PT)

Workstream, Oakland, CA, United States


Overview
Physical Therapist (PT) | PRN | Part-Time | $60–$70/hr | Oakland, CA

Lake Park Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for PRN opportunities at our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Oakland, California. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Physical Therapist seeking flexible per diem work in a long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation environment where your clinical expertise creates real, measurable outcomes for residents every day.

Why You Will Love This Opportunity

Competitive pay (typically $60–$70 per hour, depending on experience)

Supportive, collaborative therapy team committed to excellent patient care

Meaningful work where you can directly enhance resident quality of life

Flexible scheduling options

Our Mission
We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Position Summary
Evaluates, plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Physical Therapy (PT) services for assigned patients/residents in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained.

Qualifications

Current PT license

Experience as a therapist in a nursing, hospital, or other related medical facility.

Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices

Current CPR/BLS certifications

Proven organizational and communication skills

Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the physical therapy for assigned patients/residents in accordance with current laws and regulations that govern nursing care facilities

Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services

Maintains treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required

Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions

Observes and evaluates treatment outcomes recommending changes as needed

Performs assessments and re-assessments as needed on each assigned patient/resident

Interviews resident to determine interests and types of treatments needed

Participates in development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews

Assists in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area

Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements

Educates patient\'s family
ursing staff/caregivers in follow-through programs

Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any protected class.

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