Physical Therapist-Part Time Days

UHS•Murrieta, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients in a hospital setting, including acute-care, post-surgical, and medically complex populations. The role focuses on restoring mobility, improving functional independence, reducing pain, and supporting safe discharge planning. The Physical Therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary care team members to provide evidence-based interventions, maintain continuity of care, and educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and recovery. The role also requires complete and accurate documentation, compliance with hospital and regulatory standards, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. The position is based at Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Rancho Springs Hospital. The employee may be required to float between the two facilities based on operational needs; appropriate orientation and competency validation will be provided.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree in physical therapy, an entry-level master's degree, or a doctoral degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current California license or eligibility for licensure.
BLS (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a physical therapist in an acute-care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain appropriate physician orders and review patient records and test results; consult with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members as needed.
Evaluate patients in settings appropriate to their disabilities, ages, and psychosocial needs, including obtaining medical histories and assessing strength, range of motion, self-care, functional ability, and sensation.
Interpret evaluation results within the scope of licensure and assess patients’ physical, social, and environmental needs within scope of practice.
Develop realistic, measurable short-term and long-term goals, discuss them with patients, families, and care team members, and complete evaluations promptly.
Design and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with varying disabilities and medical needs; use clinical judgment to monitor responses and adjust treatment methods and environments to support desired outcomes.
Develop individualized home programs and instruct patients and families in their use.
Communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team about evaluation outcomes, treatment, clinical concerns, home-care programs, progress, and discharge.
Begin discharge planning on the day of evaluation to support transition to the home-care environment.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation, follow hospital and regulatory standards, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Float to the other facility within Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital when operational needs require.