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Job ID: 894203
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,165.15
Job Title
Physical Therapist (PT)
Location
Sacramento, CA | Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | No call, no weekend requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient evaluations within 48 hours of initiation, establishing appropriate goals relative to each patient’s prior level of function and developing individualized treatment plans
- Implement effective physical therapy interventions utilizing current methodologies, with ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness and modification of goals and treatment as appropriate
- Provide patient and family education using a variety of teaching methods appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding, documenting education and outcomes per department policy
- Maintain accurate, timely, and concise documentation including progress notes, billing, timecards, productivity logs, and other departmental records in accordance with department policy
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians regarding patient status, treatment plans, and changes in condition; verify payor guidelines and authorizations as needed
- Delegate to and supervise support staff and students appropriately within licensure and practice standards; manage time effectively to meet department productivity standards
Required Qualifications
- Active California Physical Therapist (PT) license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Demonstrated competency in physical therapy for adult and geriatric patient populations
- Ability to complete evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions utilizing current and effective methodologies
- Travelers are expected to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s); holiday scheduling is subject to manager discretion and time-off requests will be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Orthopedic physical therapy experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with young adult or youth populations in an outpatient setting
- Familiarity with sports rehabilitation techniques and specialized treatment interventions
Why Join Us
- Outpatient-only setting with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and no call or weekend requirements, offering a consistent and predictable work-life balance
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic sports rehabilitation and orthopedic outpatient environment serving a diverse patient population