Acute Rehab Physical Therapist - Day Shift, Full-Time

PTMatch (United States); Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Rx coverage

401(k) with match

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist for Acute Rehab on the day shift. This full-time role involves evaluation, treatment planning, and direct patient care in an acute care setting.

Candidates must hold a California PT license (or PTLA) and be prepared to supervise PTAs, with strong communication and documentation skills. Prior acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
• Current California Physical Therapist license or PTLA (pass licensing exam within 120 days).
• BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, sets goals with patient and care team.
• Develops and implements treatment programs to restore function.
• Supervises PTAs and coordinates care with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
• Prepares patients and families for discharge and home programs.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Interprofessional comms

Supervision of PTAs

Documentation

Education

PT degree (DPT/ MS/ BS)

CA PT license or PTLA

BLS CPR

Job description

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist for Acute Rehab on the day shift. This full-time role involves evaluation, treatment planning, and direct patient care in an acute care setting.

Candidates must hold a California PT license (or PTLA) and be prepared to supervise PTAs, with strong communication and documentation skills. Prior acute care experience is preferred.