Physical Therapist - On Call
Listed compensation
$68-$73/hr
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Job Description
- Job Opening: Physical Therapist – On-Call
- Facility: Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
- Location: Castro Valley, CA (Next to Eden Hospital)
- Compensation: $68 - $73 DOE
- Shifts: On-Call
Work for the Best in Castro Valley
Are you looking to join a team that is officially recognized for excellence? Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a beautifully renovated, boutique skilled nursing facility with a reputation that speaks for itself. We are the #1 preferred facility in Castro Valley, proudly holding a Five-Star Medicare rating and the title of “Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News and World Report.
Why Join the Valley Pointe Family?
New Grads Welcome: We love the energy of new nursing assistants! We provide a supportive environment where you can launch your career alongside the best in the business.
A Boutique Experience: Work in a high-end, renovated setting that feels like a family, not a hospital.
Top-Tier Benefits: We value our team. The company pays the majority of coverage for Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
Invested in You: We help you grow personally and professionally.
Recognition Culture: Our "Robust Employee Recognition Program" ensures that your hard work never goes unnoticed.
We Are Looking for a Physical Therapist
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
- Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
- Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
- Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
- Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
- Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
- Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Participate in discharge planning.
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i. e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Our Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
- 401k (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off
- Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
- Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy preferred.
Valid & In Good Standing Physical Therapist License
Valid CPR/BLS Certification
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- A compassionate, "resident-first" attitude
- Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative, high-standard environment.
- Ready to join the #1 team in town?
- We invite you to apply online or visit us in person to see our beautiful facility!
- Address: 20090 Stanton Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
- Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Where Excellence is the Standard.
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 will develop and implement patient treatment plans while supervising Physical Therapy Assistants in a skilled nursing facility. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, participating in care conferences, and training staff on restorative programs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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).
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