Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Fresno, CA
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Full-Time hours; specific start/end times and days to be determined by the facility
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $90 - $63 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents and design individualized treatment plans that restore mobility and independence
- Provide skilled physical therapy focused on mobility, balance, gait training, strength, and fall prevention
- Treat residents recovering from orthopedic surgeries, strokes, fractures, and other medical conditions
- Collaborate with occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and physicians to deliver coordinated care
- Educate residents and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and safe mobility techniques to support long-term progress
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility and state regulations
Qualifications
- Active California Physical Therapist License required
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Prior SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with residents and interdisciplinary staff
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in patient evaluation and developing targeted treatment plans
- Expertise in geriatric rehabilitation, mobility, balance, and gait training
- Strong documentation practices and regulatory compliance knowledge
- Ability to work collaboratively with OT, SLP, nursing, and physicians
- Effective communication with residents, families, and care teams
- Proficiency in fall prevention strategies and safe transfer techniques
Benefits
- Supportive team environment that values your clinical skills and ideas
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement support when applicable
- Paid time off to recharge and avoid burnout
- Opportunities for professional growth and clinical development
- CPR/BLS certification support and continuing education encouragement
- Flexible scheduling conversations with the recruiter to fit your life
- Potential assignment extension for continued continuity of care
- A workplace that prioritizes patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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