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Physical Therapist (PT) | PRN | Capistrano Senior Living and San Juan Hills | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $55 to $65/Hour
Flexible Work. Real Impact. Work Where Others Come to Unwind.
Capistrano Senior Living and San Juan Hills are hiring a licensed Physical Therapist on a PRN basis in San Juan Capistrano, California. If you are a clinician who wants full control over your schedule, premium per-diem compensation, and meaningful clinical work in one of Southern California's most desirable communities, this role was designed for you.
Bring your full evaluation and clinical leadership skills to two collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation teams in the heart of South Orange County.
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.
Why Clinicians Choose Capistrano Senior Living/San Juan Hills:
Compensation
Hourly pay range: $55.00 to $65.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
Among the most competitive PRN Physical Therapist rates available in South Orange County and the greater Southern California market
Premium per-diem compensation that reflects the full value of your clinical autonomy, evaluation authority, and independent decision-making across two established facilities
Schedule and Flexibility
True PRN flexibility with scheduling built entirely around your availability
Work as much or as little as your life requires
No long-term schedule commitments required
The opportunity to contribute across two established facilities, adding clinical variety and schedule resilience to your per-diem practice
Culture and Career
A collaborative, supportive therapy team that genuinely invests in one another
Meaningful, measurable impact on resident outcomes and quality of life
A stable, professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards
A workplace in one of Orange County's most beautiful and desirable communities
The Role
The Physical Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for comprehensive evaluation, development, implementation, and oversight of individualized physical therapy treatment programs. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.
Core responsibilities include:
Performing comprehensive evaluations and reassessments in accordance with physician orders and California standards of practice
Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable functional goals
Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions, both individual and group, to restore function and reduce impairment
Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment interventions based on clinical presentation and objective outcomes
Supervising and directing Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with California state law and professional regulations
Providing appropriate oversight to rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers as assigned
Communicating evaluation findings, progress updates, and discharge outcomes to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
Developing and instructing patients and caregivers in home exercise programs, safe use of assistive devices, orthotics, and adaptive equipment
Completing timely, accurate, and compliant documentation consistent with federal, state, payer, and organizational requirements
Participating in MDS assessments, care conferences, care plan development, and quarterly reviews
Supporting discharge planning, transition-of-care coordination, and community reintegration recommendations
Participating in quality assurance, performance improvement, utilization review, and risk management initiatives
Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, OSHA, infection control, and all applicable California state practice standards
Treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism
Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility support, repositioning, prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, and lifting with or without assistive devices. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.
What You Bring
Current, active, and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the State of California — required (pending licensure considered)
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) — required
Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) — required
Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting — strongly preferred
Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment
Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
Strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and capacity to make independent clinical decisions
A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for geriatric and post-acute care
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Capistrano Senior Living and San Juan Hills are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.
Employment with Capistrano Senior Living and San Juan Hills is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.
Apply Today
Join a team that is as invested in your experience as it is in the residents we serve. Submit your application now and a member of our team will be in touch promptly to discuss next steps.
Capistrano Senior Living and San Juan Hills are located in San Juan Capistrano, California, proudly serving the South Orange County community.
Worksite address
san juan capistrano, CA, 92675, US
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