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Posted August 09, 2026
Diverse Lynx

Physical Therapist

Salinas, California Full Time
156000.0
Reference: 63ff2ea07460a0bc990fc80eddc765e4

Job Title:  Physical Therapist 
Location:  Modesto, CA or Stockton, CA 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM
Duration: 13+ Weeks

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct Physical Therapy assessments to determine the Physical Therapy care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans including but not limited to providing active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity.
• Supervises the Therapy Assistants including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP).
• Provide training and instructions to staff, participants and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment.
• Order, track and manage maintenance for equipment.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy plus five years’ of Progressively responsible PT experience. 
• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred. 
• Valid California Physical Therapy License, or proof of License eligibility. 
• The qualifying Physical Therapy Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a Degree in Physical Therapy. 
• Valid State Driver’s License with a clean DMV record. 
• Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required. 

Skills and Experience: 
• Minimum of two years’ Physical Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population. 
• Physical Therapy knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs. 
• Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations. 
• Two years’ supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members 
• Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner. 
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members 
Compensation: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour




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