About Us:
Stillwater Post-Acute is a 256-bed Skilled Nursing Facility with a Post-Acute Rehabilitation setting. Our specialty of care ranges from Wound Care to Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy. Located in El Cajon, CA, Stillwater Post-Acute is committed to exceptional care for our residents maintaining a highly-compliant environment. Please see below for further details regarding our opening.
We are currently searching for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join the team. This position is on a Per-Diem schedule, ideally working Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as some Weekends. We welcome experienced PT's or New Grads to join the team!
Job Description:
The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.
- Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
- Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
- Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
- Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
Education:
- Doctoral program in Physical Therapy
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred, but not required
- New Grads Welcome
Licenses/Certifications:
- Physical Therapy license active in CA
- CPR and BLS certification
Pay: $53-55/hour
Schedule: Per Diem - Tuesday, Thursday and some Weekends
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.