Physical Therapist

Physical Rehabilitation Network•El Centro, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist for outpatient orthopedic clinics in the San Diego and Imperial Valley area, based at the El Centro clinic. The role provides individualized rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve quality of life. The employer describes a collaborative, therapist-focused environment with a transition-to-practice and mentorship program, clinical development opportunities, and technology intended to reduce documentation time. Local travel/commuter support may be available for eligible clinicians commuting to the Imperial Valley area. New graduates are welcome.

Requirements

Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
CPR certification and any other relevant certifications required by state regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team.
Computer skills for documentation and record keeping.

Nice To Haves

Experience in orthopedic, neurological, or geriatric physical therapy.
New graduates are welcome; NPTE study-preparation resources are available.
Interest in, or eligibility for, the local travel/commuter program, sign-on bonus, relocation bonus, or travel stipend.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine patients’ functional abilities, limitations, therapy needs, and goals.
Develop personalized treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic techniques and modalities.
Deliver therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other interventions to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and function.
Maintain accurate and timely patient evaluations, progress notes, treatment records, and discharge summaries.
Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Educate patients and families about therapy procedures, home exercises, and injury prevention.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive patient care.
Support patient adherence to the Plan of Care, including following up when patients are noncompliant.
Use nonclinical staff to support caseload needs and delegate to a Physical Therapy Assistant when applicable.
Contribute to a collaborative culture aligned with the organization’s service vision.
Adapt to changes in patient schedules and daily patterns.
Stay current on physical therapy techniques, technologies, and best practices and integrate them into clinical practice as appropriate.
Follow ethical and professional standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Benefits

Annual earnings listed as $95,000–$130,000+ and monthly incentive bonuses up to $2,500.
Student loan repayment up to $25,000.
Sign-on bonus, relocation bonus, or travel stipend for eligible candidates.
Travel stipend for clinicians commuting to the Imperial Valley area, subject to program conditions.
12-month structured transition-to-practice onboarding and mentorship program.
NPTE study-preparation resources through Final Frontier for new graduates.
Accredited orthopedic or sports residency programs offered at no cost to colleagues.
Three weeks’ vacation, paid holidays, and sick days.
Flexible work schedules.
Mentorship and professional development programs.
Continuing education allowances, local continuing education opportunities, and unlimited Medbridge access.
401(k).
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employee referral bonus program.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Ambient Listening technology integrated into the EMR to reduce documentation time.