Physical Therapist

Northridge Hospital Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

20d • $52 - $77

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical well-being so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. The role requires meeting patient care productivity standards, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promoting a positive customer service environment. Success requires strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care, nonprofit hospital founded in 1955. It serves over 80,000 patients annually and offers a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. The hospital is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has received recognition for healthcare equality and hospital quality.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy with a Baccalaureate Degree or higher.
• Current California Physical Therapy licensure (PTL).
• Current CPR (AHA BLS).
• Fire Safety card; must obtain within 90 days of start date.
• New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience.
• Upon annual appraisal, demonstrate participation in external continuing education.
• Recent graduates who are board-eligible may be considered for provisional appointments.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Physical Therapy or higher degree, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Establish functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential.
• Provide patient, family, Care Partner, and caregiver education, starting as soon as feasible after admission; use techniques such as teach-back, demonstration, video, and written handouts to transfer knowledge.
• Establish and follow patient precautions.
• Observe patients' responses to treatment and report unusual occurrences.
• Follow hand-off guidelines.
• Perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide direct treatments.
• Meet patient care productivity standards and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families.
• Promote a positive customer service environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time