Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description

Job Description

The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 76 Fenton Street, Livermore, California. It offers 24-hour Medicare-certified care in an 83-bed facility near downtown Livermore. It has received high-performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from the U.S. News & World Report. The center is committed to providing individualized, holistic care through warm and meaningful interactions, aiming to help residents achieve their best outcomes and ensure their comfort is a top priority.

Location: 76 Fenton Street, Livermore 94550 

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Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Physical Therapist (PT) and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those in need.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO:

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. 

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. 

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.

• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.