Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facility
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- Full-Time
- Call expectations
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- Weekends
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Oxnard, 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 functional independence. They are also responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) – 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 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Physical Therapist Career Context
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 138 active listings.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 32% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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