Physical Therapist
Job details
- Employment
- Full-time
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 7, 2026
About this role
Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT)
The Californian-Pasadena | Pasadena, CA
Join a supportive rehab team and a great learning environment in the heart of Pasadena!
The Californian-Pasadena is an 82-bed skilled nursing facility located directly across the street from Huntington Hospital. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team.
The Californian is a great setting for a therapist who wants to grow clinically, collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and gain valuable experience treating a diverse skilled nursing and post-acute population. Whether you are an experienced PT or earlier in your career, you will have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills in a supportive environment.
Our rehabilitation team works closely with nursing, physicians, and other disciplines to help residents improve mobility, safety, strength, balance, and overall functional independence.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled PT interventions addressing mobility, transfers, gait, balance, strength, endurance, and fall prevention
- Utilize standardized assessments to measure functional progress and outcomes
- Establish meaningful, functional goals based on each resident's needs and prior level of function
- Monitor progress and modify treatment plans based on the resident's clinical presentation and response to treatment
- Provide patient and family education regarding mobility, safety, fall prevention, and home exercise programs
- Collaborate with OT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in care planning and discharge planning to support safe transitions
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative rehabilitation department focused on quality care and strong clinical outcomes
Qualifications
- Current California Physical Therapist license – required
- CPR/BLS certification
- Skilled nursing, post-acute, or long-term care experience preferred, but newer clinicians who are motivated to learn and grow are encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care
Why Join The Californian?
The Californian offers a great learning environment with an established rehabilitation team, making it an excellent opportunity for a PT who wants to continue building clinical skills while working with a diverse patient population.
Conveniently located across the street from Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, our facility provides an opportunity to work with residents with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, medical, and functional rehabilitation needs.
Full-time benefits include:
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
If you are a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a full-time position with a supportive team and a strong learning environment, we would love to meet you. Apply today to join the rehabilitation team at The Californian-Pasadena!