Inpatient Physical Therapist, East Campus - 133124

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as an Inpatient Physical Therapist in San Diego. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Ideal candidates are licensed Physical Therapists committed to excellence in patient service and clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years experience (PT1) or more than 2 years (PT2).
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Physical Therapy patient service delivery.
• Completes required documentation and communicates patient information.
• Participates in training and program development.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Documentation

Communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Eligibility for registration by the National Registry

Physical Therapist (PT) issued by the state of California

Job description

Inpatient Physical Therapist, East Campus - 133124

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Extended Deadline: Tue 6/10/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/13/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/22/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

Responsible for Physical Therapy patient service delivery including evaluation and treatment of routine patients. Completes required documentation and communicates patient information across the continuum of care. Participates in training and program development, represents the department to the medical and general community. Demonstrates competence in the UCSD Health core values.

Depending on experience, the selected candidate will be hired at the Physical Therapist I or Physical Therapist II level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, eligibility for registration by the National Registry of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Physical Therapist (PT) issued by the state of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Less than 2 years experience as a licensed Physical Therapist in a hospital setting (PT1) OR more than 2 years experience (PT2).
  
  

Preferred Qualificaations

• Two to four (2 - 4) years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Experience working in an academic Medical Center.
  
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• May flex and float between sites as needed.
  
  

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $106,885 - $141,065 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $51.19 - $67.56

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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