Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Modesto, California. This role involves working with a geriatric and post-acute population, helping patients recover from surgery, illness, or injury while improving mobility and overall function.
You will be responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and guiding them toward greater independence and quality of life. If you are dedicated to patient-centered care and rehabilitation, this is a strong opportunity for both professional growth and meaningful impact.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with physical impairments in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings
- Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure effective care delivery
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and home exercise programs
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Active state license as a Physical Therapist in California
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum of 1 year of recent PT experience preferred, ideally in a SNF or geriatric setting
- Strong clinical reasoning and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ recovery and long-term care
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in a skilled nursing facility to improve mobility and function. They will also collaborate with assistants and educate caregivers on safety and rehabilitation programs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,238 salary observations; 4,496 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $118k (middle half $110k–$133k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,238 state / 12,442 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,718 active | 21,268 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,754 in the last 30 days | 4,474 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| TheraEd Staffing Group | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index113 active listings |
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