Physical Therapist

California Hospital Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

22h • $52 - $77

About The Position

The Physical Therapist helps patients rebuild or maintain physical well-being, function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. The role includes performing initial evaluations, developing and updating individualized plans of care, and providing direct treatments. The therapist is expected to meet patient-care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote positive customer service. Success requires age-appropriate competency, strong communication, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach.

Requirements

• Current California Physical Therapy license or eligibility for the same.
• Bachelor’s degree from a Physical Therapy institution accredited by the APTA.
• Master’s degree from a Physical Therapy institution accredited by the APTA.
• Doctorate of Science from a Physical Therapy institution accredited by the APTA.
• Basic Life Support (CPR).
• Fire Safety training within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patient diagnoses comprehensively, identifying treatment plans and goals consistent with physician referrals, diagnoses, patients’ abilities and ages, and objective, measurable data within departmental policy timelines.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, using SBAR format, with the health care team, including rehabilitation staff, nursing, physicians, and case managers.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with the Director and supervisor regarding issues, requests, and ideas.
• Complete and forward required hospital and department forms, including timecards, time-off requests, and project documents.
• Ensure medical record documentation is timely, complete, legible, and compliant with departmental standards and regulatory guidelines, including justification for the need for skilled Physical Therapy.
• Maintain productivity at or above department standards and demonstrate effective time management, including adjusting schedules to complete assignments, communicating with the team, and using downtime effectively.
• Collaborate with patients’ families and the interdisciplinary team and promote a positive customer service environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time