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 Petaluma, 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 with physical impairments within a Skilled Nursing Facility. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure effective care delivery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,517 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 139 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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