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Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time
  • Hayward Gardens Post Acute
  • Pay: $65.00–$75.00 per hour
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Available

Join Our Rehabilitation Team

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team. The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and helps residents achieve greater mobility, independence, and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who values resident-centered care, clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.

Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.

  • Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and monitor resident progress toward established goals.
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with applicable state practice requirements.
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.

Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, goals, and discharge planning.

Participate in Resident Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.

Provide in-service training and education to facility staff as assigned.

Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.

Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.

Recommend and facilitate appropriate durable medical equipment to promote safe mobility and independence, including walkers, canes, splints, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.

Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance procedures.

  • Report equipment concerns promptly to ensure all department equipment remains safe and functional.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of resident and company information.
  • Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
  • Build positive and professional relationships with residents, families, staff, and healthcare colleagues.

Qualifications

  • Current Physical Therapist license in the applicable state.
  • Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Knowledge of skilled nursing and geriatric rehabilitation is preferred.
  • Ability to supervise PTAs in accordance with applicable state regulations.

Why Join Hayward Gardens Post Acute?

  • $65.00–$75.00 per hour
  • Full-Time employment

Benefits Package

  • Collaborative rehabilitation and interdisciplinary team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives
  • Professional development and continued learning opportunities
  • Supportive environment focused on quality rehabilitation outcomes
  • If you're a Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide meaningful rehabilitation services in a supportive post-acute care environment, Hayward Gardens Post Acute would love to hear from you.
  • Join our team and help residents achieve greater mobility, independence, and quality of life!

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates residents to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving mobility, strength, and functional independence. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient evaluationMobility trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff supervisionPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution45 jobs · 33 employers

16
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
2
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hayward

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$814k
Typical market rent
$2,637/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Available
Professional development and continued learning opportunities
Collaborative rehabilitation and interdisciplinary team