Physical Therapist

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

13d•$50 - $76

About The Position

Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals. Provides prescribed physical therapy treatment to support rehabilitation for patients with mental or physical disabilities, assists in evaluating progress, recommends discharge planning, conducts and assists with patient activities, and maintains appropriate records. Serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in the Inpatient Rehab department. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour schedule and 10-hour shifts, on the day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy if hired after July 1, 2026.
Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of the State of California.
American Heart Association BLS certification.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
Basic physical therapy skills.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Physical therapy or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; address compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Perform evaluations and established treatment plans based on patients’ age-specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs, in accordance with hospital licensing and accreditation standards and the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Provide effective therapy treatments.
Delegate patient treatment procedures and modalities consistently and appropriately.
Provide safe and comprehensive discharge planning.
Meet department productivity standards.
Provide thorough, timely, legible, and consistent patient care documentation.
Use available resources to assist with patient flow, including printing forms and scheduling patients as applicable.
Provide effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
Participate in special department programs.
Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
Communicate positively, appropriately, and promptly with patients, coworkers, supervisors, other departments, and physicians.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.