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Physical Therapist

californian · Pasadena, CA, US

Spotted 4d agoFull-time

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Employment
Full-time
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 7, 2026
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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!

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