Physical Therapist

Ernest Health•Bakersfield, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Bakersfield, California. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. Its team delivers physical, occupational, speech, and other therapies using advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques in an encouraging environment with private rooms and equipped therapy gyms. The Physical Therapist uses specialized training and independent judgment to provide services that restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role includes examining patients’ medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential responses to therapy, developing and implementing treatment plans, preparing related documentation, and communicating with patients and other medical providers. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital describes recognition, wellness, retention, and professional growth programs, along with comprehensive benefits. The stated wage range is $52.95 to $65.00 per hour; compensation decisions depend on factors such as skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current and valid state Physical Therapist license.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Passion for patient care and ability to collaborate as a team member.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential to respond to therapy.
Develop and implement physical therapy treatment plans.
Provide therapy services to help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
Prepare related documentation and communicate with patients and other medical providers.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.