Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist (PT) | Part-Time | Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center | Gardena, CA | $60 to $65/Hour

Make a Real Difference. On Your Schedule. In One of LA's Most Respected Care Communities.

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist on a Part-Time or PRN basis in Gardena, California. If you are a clinician who wants schedule flexibility, premium per-diem compensation, and meaningful clinical work in a well-established Skilled Nursing community in the heart of the South Bay, this role was built for you.

You will evaluate, plan, and deliver individualized physical therapy services to skilled nursing residents, helping them restore function, rebuild independence, and improve their daily quality of life.

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

Why Part-Time and PRN Clinicians Choose Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $60.00 to $65.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Among the most competitive Part-Time and PRN Physical Therapist rates available in the South Bay and greater Los Angeles market
• Premium per-diem and part-time rates that reflect the value of your clinical expertise and schedule flexibility

Schedule and Flexibility

• Part-Time scheduling built around your availability
• PRN arrangements also available for clinicians who want maximum flexibility
• Work as much or as little as your life requires
• No long-term schedule commitments required for PRN arrangements

Clinical Environment

• A collaborative, supportive therapy team where your clinical expertise is genuinely valued
• Clinical leadership opportunity with oversight of PTAs, rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers
• Meaningful, direct, and visible impact on resident function, independence, and quality of life
• A professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards
• A centrally located Gardena facility at 15115 South Vermont Avenue, minutes from Memorial Hospital and the 110 Freeway, accessible from throughout the South Bay, Torrance, Carson, and greater Los Angeles

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

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, 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 Kei-Ai South Bay 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 team built around compassionate, high-quality care, on your terms? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is located at 15115 South Vermont Avenue in Gardena, California, proudly serving the greater South Bay and Los Angeles County community.

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