Physical Therapist III

HCA Healthcare • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist III helps patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, the therapist assesses patient needs and creates personalized treatment plans focused on meaningful goals, active engagement, and positive outcomes. The role uses evidence-based interventions and supports patient and family education, interdisciplinary coordination, and continuity of care. The therapist also mentors therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California.
• Physical Therapist degree.
• Five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.
• Monitor patient progress, refine therapy plans, and document outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence.
• Collaborate across disciplines to provide cohesive, patient-centered care and support smooth transitions throughout recovery.
• Mentor therapy assistants or students and model HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed