Physical Therapist – Geriatric Rehabilitation / PACE

Location: Bakersfield, California 93305
Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift
Compensation: $58–$68 per Hour
Experience Level: Experienced
Specialty: Physical Therapy / Geriatric Rehabilitation

Position Highlights

HealthPlus Staffing is recruiting a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time opportunity in Bakersfield, California, offering $58–$68 per hour.

This position supports a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) healthcare program focused on helping older adults maintain their mobility, independence, and quality of life while receiving coordinated, community-based care.

The Physical Therapist works alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver individualized rehabilitation services, evaluate mobility needs, coordinate assistive equipment, and support patients in both the healthcare center and their homes.

This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with older adults and values collaborative, patient-centered rehabilitation.

Position Highlights & Practice Details

• Competitive Pay: $58–$68 per hour

• Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

• Setting: PACE / Community-Based Senior Healthcare

• Patient Population: Frail and elderly adults

• Care Model: Interdisciplinary, patient-centered rehabilitation

• Clinical Responsibilities: Evaluations, treatment, care planning, and rehabilitation follow-up

• Home Visits: May be required

• Travel: May be required to support other program locations

• Professional Development: Eligible full-time licensed rehabilitation staff may receive a $500 annual allowance toward license renewals, continuing education, or professional memberships

Key Responsibilities

Physical Therapy & Patient Care

• Conduct initial, semiannual, annual, and unscheduled physical therapy assessments.

• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans.

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and rehabilitation services.

• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team.

• Assess mobility limitations, functional needs, and rehabilitation goals.

• Evaluate the need for adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME).

• Coordinate equipment orders and authorization processes.

• Assess and recommend specialized footwear when clinically appropriate.

• Develop rehabilitation programs tailored to individual patient needs.

• Review and update restorative exercise programs.

• Provide skilled physical therapy assessments and treatments in patients’ homes when necessary.

• Maintain appropriate safety measures during treatment.

Interdisciplinary Care Coordination

• Participate actively in the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Attend daily morning updates and report changes in patient condition.

• Participate in care planning and quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare team members.

• Attend family meetings, nursing facility meetings, assisted living facility meetings, and hospital meetings as needed.

• Communicate changes in patient status and rehabilitation needs to appropriate staff.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Staff Training & Supervision

• Provide initial and ongoing training, education, and supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants.

• Evaluate assistant performance and provide feedback to rehabilitation leadership.

• Train and supervise restorative aides as assigned.

• Educate staff, patients, and families regarding physical therapy services and rehabilitation programs.

• Provide staff training on safe body mechanics and lift equipment.

• Coordinate appropriate delegation of restorative activities within the established care plan and applicable professional requirements.

• Identify staffing needs and opportunities for rehabilitation program improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental meetings, training sessions, committees, and organizational projects.

• Support quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality.

• Follow applicable safety standards, organizational procedures, and clinical policies.

• Adjust treatment schedules to accommodate patient availability.

• Travel to other program locations when necessary.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $58–$68

• Full-Time Employment

• Day Shift

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) and Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Sick Time

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Potential $500 Annual Professional Development Allowance for eligible full-time licensed rehabilitation staff, applicable toward:

  • Professional license renewals

  • Continuing education credits

  • Professional organization memberships

Required Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in California.

• Minimum one year of documented experience working with frail or elderly patients.

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

• Strong physical therapy assessment and treatment skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.

• Dependable, flexible, and resourceful approach to patient care.

• Ability to manage the emotional and physical demands of rehabilitation services.

• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment health and immunization requirements.

• California driver’s license and acceptable driving record when required for home visits or use of an employer vehicle.

Working Conditions

• Primarily indoor healthcare environment with potential home-based patient visits.

• Ability to move throughout the healthcare center.

• Physical demands may include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 15 pounds constantly, with assistance required for transfers or objects over 25 pounds.

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and repetitive upper- and lower-extremity movements.

• Occasional bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.

• Ability to travel between healthcare locations when necessary.

• Flexibility in scheduling treatments to accommodate patient needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a California-licensed Physical Therapist with at least one year of experience working with frail or elderly adults.

They are compassionate, organized, and comfortable providing individualized rehabilitation services to patients with complex medical and functional needs.

Candidates who enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, home-based rehabilitation, and helping older adults maintain independence will be especially well suited for this position.

Why Work With Us?

At HealthPlus Staffing, we provide personalized recruitment support and transparent communication throughout the hiring process.

• Detailed information about the opportunity and compensation

• Assistance coordinating interviews with hiring leadership

• Guidance throughout the application and interview process

• Support during offer discussions and onboarding

Interested in learning more? Apply today or contact HealthPlus Staffing at 561-291-7787.