Physical Therapist (PT) Full-Time/PRN
Listed compensation
$58-$65/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time / PRN
Creekside Post-Acute | San Jose, CA
Join Our Team!
Creekside Post-Acute is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment where residents and team members feel valued. Our team works together to help residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team. The PT will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy services to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical therapy evaluations and assess residents’ functional needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, and mobility interventions.
- Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Recommend appropriate assistive devices and mobility strategies.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility, and safety.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Participate in care planning and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals.
- Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Follow facility policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
- Current and active California Physical Therapist license.
- Previous experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload effectively.
- Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.
Why Join Creekside POST-Acute?
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ recovery and independence.
- Work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Join Creekside Post-Acute and become part of a team dedicated to helping residents improve their mobility, independence, and quality of life.
Where Care Meets Heart!
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Creekside Post-Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,540 salary observations; 3,962 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,030 salary observations; 57,422 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)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k 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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