Links Healthcare·San Jose, California
The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing quality patient care through evaluations, treatment planning, and goal setting. They also manage documentation, educate staff and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Westwood Post Acute as CMS 5-Star Rated for Quality of Resident Care US News Best Nursing Home 2022-2023 Long Term Care is located close to the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas. We're known to be one of the largest facilities in the Bay Area with a 258-bed capacity, making us home to top-rated healthcare professionals throughout the City of San Jose.
Location: 1601 Petersen Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
Our dedicated and professional staff possesses the strengths and talents necessary to deliver the highest quality of care consistently. Whether our residents are recovering after a hospital stay or require ongoing medical support, Westwood Post-Acute is devoted to helping them achieve their personal health and wellness goals.
The 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 supervisors 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.
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.
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Open for Full Time and PRN/Per-Diem.
Candidates must be graduates of an approved Physical Therapy curriculum with an active, unencumbered California license and BLS/CPR certification. Experience in long-term care and knowledge of Medicare and resident rights are preferred.
Market context
Physical therapist openings in California are typically driven by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and rehab settings, where candidates need to work confidently across age groups and support pain reduction and functional recovery. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for an active California PT license, current BLS certification, and clear experience helping patients improve mobility and quality of life. Before applying, confirm your license and BLS status, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the role against the original job description.