Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist (PT) | Santa Monica, CA | Full-Time: $120,640 annually to $135,200 annually | Sign On Bonus Available

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Berkley West Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to join a collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation team in Santa Monica, California. Whether you are looking for a full-time home, a part-time arrangement, PRN flexibility, a defined 13-week contract assignment, or the ability to deliver care through telehealth, we have an opportunity built around your schedule, your goals, and your life.

Bring your full evaluation and clinical leadership skills to a Skilled Nursing and Assisted/Independent Living setting in one of Southern California's most desirable coastal communities, with the flexibility to extend your clinical reach through telehealth services where clinically appropriate and permitted under California Physical Therapy Board regulations.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why Clinicians Choose Berkley West Healthcare Center:

Compensation and Financial Security

• Annual salary pay range: $120,640 to $135,200 to commensurate with experience
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - the company covers the majority of Medical HMO premiums, with buy-up plan options available (available to Full-Time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Identity theft protection and travel insurance coverage

Work-Life Quality

• Paid Time Off encompassing vacation, sick leave, and observed holidays (available to Full-Time employees)
• True scheduling flexibility across Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN arrangements
• Bene-Hub employee discount programs

Culture and Career

• A collaborative, supportive therapy team that genuinely invests in one another
• Clinical leadership opportunity with oversight of PTAs, rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers
• Meaningful, measurable impact on resident outcomes and quality of life
• A stable, professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards
• A prime Santa Monica location with unmatched quality of life and accessibility across the greater West Los Angeles market

The Role

The Physical Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for comprehensive evaluation, development, implementation, and oversight of individualized physical therapy treatment programs. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.

Core responsibilities include:

• Performing comprehensive evaluations and reassessments in accordance with physician orders and California standards of practice
• Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable functional goals
• Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions, both individual and group, to restore function and reduce impairment
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment interventions based on clinical presentation and objective outcomes
• Supervising and directing Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with California state law and professional regulations
• Providing appropriate oversight to rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers as assigned
• Communicating evaluation findings, progress updates, and discharge outcomes to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
• Developing and instructing patients and caregivers in home exercise programs, safe use of assistive devices, orthotics, and adaptive equipment
• Completing timely, accurate, and compliant documentation consistent with federal, state, payer, and organizational requirements
• Participating in MDS assessments, care conferences, care plan development, and quarterly reviews
• Supporting discharge planning, transition-of-care coordination, and community reintegration recommendations
• Participating in quality assurance, performance improvement, utilization review, and risk management initiatives
• Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, OSHA, infection control, and all applicable California state practice standards
• Treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism

Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility support, repositioning, prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, and lifting with or without assistive devices. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the State of California - required (pending licensure considered)
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) - required
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) - required
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting - strongly preferred
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment
• Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and capacity to make independent clinical decisions
• A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for geriatric and post-acute care

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Berkley West Healthcare Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.

Employment with Berkley West Healthcare Center is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Apply Today

Ready to bring your clinical expertise to a community that genuinely cares about the people it serves? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

Berkley West Healthcare Center is located in Santa Monica, California, proudly serving the greater West Los Angeles community.

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