Physical Therapist II - VCWC (Full Time, Day)

NorthBay Health•Vacaville, CA

6d•$61 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist II is an independent clinician providing professional physical therapy services in an outpatient setting using advanced clinical reasoning. The role serves as a resource to entry-level staff, provides clinical oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), contributes to program development, and ensures high-quality patient care consistent with departmental and regulatory standards. The position provides outpatient therapy during assigned shifts, performs evaluations and re-evaluations, updates treatment plans and goals in collaboration with physicians as appropriate, and delivers evidence-based interventions tailored to each patient's diagnosis, learning needs, and age. It also involves compliant electronic medical record documentation, patient and caregiver education, interdisciplinary communication, mentorship, and participation in quality improvement and professional development activities. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent, a current California Physical Therapy license, and current Basic Life Support certification. At least one year of professional Physical Therapy experience is required, though advanced certification may substitute for experience. Prior outpatient experience is strongly preferred. The position is full-time, day shift, and may require occasional weekend or holiday coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent from an accredited program.
Current California Physical Therapy license.
Current AHA or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Complete annual system and department requirements, including TB, Safety, HIPAA, and Infection Control requirements.
Minimum of one year of professional Physical Therapy experience; advanced certification may be substituted for experience.
Advanced competency in Physical Therapy musculoskeletal and neuromuscular evaluation and treatment techniques.
Ability to independently manage a full outpatient caseload.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently, and to perform moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling of patients and equipment typical of an outpatient therapy environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior outpatient experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient physical therapy services during assigned shifts, including occasional weekend and holiday coverage as required.
Perform initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations and update treatment plans and goals in collaboration with physicians, as appropriate.
Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to the patient's diagnosis, learning needs, and age.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
Educate patients and caregivers about therapy procedures, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe use of assistive and adaptive equipment.
Communicate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, families, and third-party payers regarding patient status and treatment progression.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Physical Therapist I staff, Physical Therapist Assistants, and students.
Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, in-service education, and professional development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of patient care and clinic operations.
Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and established attendance and punctuality standards.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Long-term care coverage
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Education reimbursement for eligible roles
Professional development and training programs
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness programs
Recognition programs
Shift differentials
Market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance