Physical Therapist - PACE
Location: San Ysidro, CA
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $90.84 - $63.59 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess PACE participants and create individualized, goal-driven plans of care
- Deliver therapeutic interventions including exercise programs, gait training, and neuromuscular reeducation
- Reassess and modify treatment plans based on participant progress and outcomes
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and support staff to ensure high-quality care
- Conduct home, hospital, and community visits to support participants in their environments
- Educate participants and caregivers on adaptive devices and self-care strategies
- Document evaluations, treatments, and discharge summaries accurately and in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with PACE, CMS, DHCS, and other regulatory standards
- Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate holistic care
- Maintain departmental policies, quality standards, and infection control practices
Qualifications
- Active California Physical Therapist license required
- Bachelor of Physical Therapy (for programs completed pre-2000), Master of Physical Therapy (post-2000), or Doctorate of Physical Therapy (post-2015)
- Valid California driver license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
- Spanish strongly preferred to support a diverse patient population
- Geriatric experience preferred — 1+ year is a plus
- Supervisory experience with PTAs and aides preferred
- New graduates are welcome and will be considered
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (for programs completed pre-2000)
- Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (for programs completed post-2000)
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy (for programs completed post-2015)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient clinical reasoning and patient-centered care planning
- Experience with exercise programs, gait training, and functional activities
- Knowledge of orthotics, prosthetics training, and pain management strategies
- Comfort conducting home and community-based visits
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, interdisciplinary team environment
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to PACE, CMS, and DHCS
- Competent in electronic medical record documentation and reporting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on care
- Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Opportunities for continuing education and career development
- A supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and voice
- Referral bonus program that rewards you for growing the team
- Predictable weekday hours so you can plan your life outside work
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - PACE? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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