Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist

Clinical Management Consultants; Acton (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks an Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist for a community-focused hospital in Southern California. The role involves evaluating functional mobility, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and documenting progress toward recovery goals.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, occupational and speech therapists, case managers, and other professionals to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• Evaluate functional mobility and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and document progress toward recovery goals.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, and case managers to coordinate safe, effective care.
• Patient and caregiver education and discharge planning support.
• Support recovery across the acute rehabilitation journey.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate functional mobility and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and document progress toward recovery goals.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and participate in discharge planning.
• Support recovery across the acute rehabilitation journey.

Job description

Turn meaningful recoveries into a remarkable career as an Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist at a community-focused hospital in sunny Southern California! This opportunity combines hands-on clinical impact, collaborative rehabilitation care, and a lifestyle with room for adventure.

The Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist will join an organization where patient-centered care, clinical collaboration, and service to the surrounding community shape the workplace experience. A multidisciplinary hospital environment, access to modern clinical resources, and a focus on helping patients regain independence make this an appealing setting for a rehabilitation professional seeking purposeful work. The hospital’s commitment to compassionate care and continuous improvement creates opportunities to contribute to achievements that matter most: meaningful functional gains and successful transitions home.

Reporting to rehabilitation department leadership, the Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist will evaluate functional mobility, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and document progress toward recovery goals. The Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist will collaborate with friendly nurses and a diverse team of physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate safe, effective care. Patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, and participation in interdisciplinary discussions will support recovery across the acute rehabilitation journey.

Southern California offers the Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist an exciting mix of outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, and year-round sunshine. High-desert trails, mountain hiking, scenic cycling routes, and weekend trips to the coast provide plenty of ways to recharge outside the hospital. Concert venues, regional attractions, farmers markets, and a dining scene spanning neighborhood taco shops to international cuisine add variety to everyday life. From relaxed suburban living to visits to Los Angeles entertainment destinations, the region offers options for both adventure and downtime.

The Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist opportunity offers compensation up to $145,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits. Bring recovery into focus and take the next step toward a career built around helping patients move forward.