Physical Therapist (PT)

Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) - Oakland, CA

Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation and Lake Park Healthcare Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our rehab team. In this role, you will support high-quality physical therapy services across Skilled Nursing setting, helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.

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

Why You Will Love This Opportunity

• Competitive pay (typically $58–$65 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 - Open to Part-Time and PRN 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/nursing staff/caregivers in follow-through programs
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
• 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
• Company paid Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.