Physical Therapist (PT) - Lakeport Post Acute
📍 Lakeport, CA

💰 Pay:

• Full-Time: $70-$75 per hour + full benefits
• Travel PRN: Up to $95 per hour (no benefits)

Now Hiring Physical Therapists!
Lakeport Post Acute is looking for passionate and dedicated Physical Therapists to join our amazing rehab team. Whether you're seeking the stability of a full-time position or the flexibility of a high-paying travel PRN role, we offer opportunities to match your goals and lifestyle.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive pay based on experience and setting
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO)
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Modern therapy spaces and updated equipment
• Supportive, collaborative rehab team
• Strong and experienced leadership focused on your success

Essential Duties

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.

• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.

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

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.

• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.

• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.

• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

• Participate in discharge planning.

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

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

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

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises PT assistants, 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 such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state.

Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.

Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

✨ Join a facility where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your work makes a real impact every day.

👉 Apply today and grow your career with Lakeport Post Acute!