Physical Therapist (PT)

About Us
RiverPointe Post-Acute is a premier provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services located in Carmichael, CA. We are committed to delivering 5-Star care through a team of experienced professionals dedicated to supporting patients in their recovery journey after surgery, injury, or serious illness. Our focus on compassionate care and medical integrity creates a nurturing environment for residents, their families, and our staff. By fostering meaningful connections within our community, we continuously adapt to the evolving needs of those we serve.

Why Join Us?
At RiverPointe Post-Acute, we are passionate about creating a supportive and empowering environment for our team members. Our culture prioritizes collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance, ensuring you have the tools and opportunities to thrive both personally and professionally.

Our management team values understanding and compassion, making every effort to accommodate the unique needs of our employees. Here, you'll find a workplace that not only recognizes your contributions but also invests in your growth, well-being, and success and where you can make a difference every day.

Position Overview:

Physical Therapist provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

• Makes evaluations that are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides inservice training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy.
• Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
• Current, active license as Physical Therapist, and is able to practice unencumbered.
• Experience in long term care preferred
• Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

For Full time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.