Per-Diem Physical Therapist (PT)

McKinley Park Care Center | Sacramento, CAPay: $63-$69/hour DOESchedule: Per-Diem / Flexible Hours

Physical Therapist (PT) - Per-Diem - Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day.

McKinley Park Care Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Per-Diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic rehabilitation team in Sacramento, CA. If you're passionate about helping patients regain mobility, improve function, and achieve greater independence, we want to hear from you.

As a Physical Therapist, you'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team providing exceptional rehabilitative care to residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, and other medical conditions in a skilled nursing environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinician who values patient-centered care, teamwork, and positive outcomes.

Why Join McKinley Park Care Center?

Competitive Pay: $63-$69/hour DOE Flexible Per-Diem Scheduling Supportive Interdisciplinary Team Environment Modern Rehabilitation Equipment & Resources Opportunity to Positively Impact Residents' Lives Collaborative, Resident-Focused Culture Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Care Setting

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapeutic interventions, and collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, families, and rehabilitation team members to achieve optimal functional outcomes. This position also supports staff education, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Duties

Resident Evaluation & Treatment

• Evaluate residents' physical therapy needs, functional abilities, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical findings.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Establish realistic goals and monitor progress toward achievement.
• Educate residents and families on treatment plans, home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safety techniques.
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Communicate resident progress and treatment recommendations to physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care plan meetings, case conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning discussions.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation staff to maximize resident outcomes.
• Support restorative nursing and rehabilitation programs.

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide supervision and direction to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), rehabilitation aides, and students in accordance with California r

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.