Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) | PRN and Part-Time | Oakland, CA | $60 - $70/Hour Flexible Work. Real Impact. Strong Team. Lake Park Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist on a PRN and Part-Time basis in Oakland, California. If you are a clinician who wants schedule flexibility, premium per-diem compensation, and a collaborative clinical environment where your expertise creates real, measurable outcomes for residents every day, this role was built for you. Bring your full evaluation and clinical leadership skills to an established Skilled Nursing and post-acute rehabilitation team in the heart of the East Bay. Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive. Why PRN and Part-Time Clinicians Choose Lake Park Healthcare Center: Compensation Hourly pay range: $60.00 to $70.00 per hour, commensurate with experience Among the most competitive PRN and Part-Time Physical Therapist rates available in the Oakland and greater East Bay market Schedule and Flexibility True PRN flexibility with scheduling built around your availability Part-Time arrangements also available for clinicians seeking more consistent hours Work as much or as little as your life requires No long-term schedule commitments required for PRN arrangements Clinical Environment A collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation team that takes pride in resident outcomes Full clinical autonomy to evaluate, direct, and manage individualized plans of care Oversight of PTAs and support staff in accordance with California state law and professional standards A well-supported Skilled Nursing setting with the leadership and resources to help you do your best work Meaningful, direct impact on resident function, independence, and quality of life in a long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation environment A centrally located Oakland facility accessible from throughout the East Bay, Berkeley, and greater Alameda County 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 Successfu