Inpatient Physical Therapist: Impactful Care & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct inpatient care, assess patients, and develop personalized rehabilitation plans in our Bakersfield, California facility.

Join a team that values compassionate care and professional growth, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a company 401(k), and flexible spending accounts. Experience and CPR certification preferred; current state licensure required.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state.
• CPR certification.
• Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree with sufficient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient physical therapy care.
• Supervise treatments, perform patient assessments, and create care plans.
• Build relationships with patients to support recovery across physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Celebrate patient progress and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Assessment & planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree + experience

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct inpatient care, assess patients, and develop personalized rehabilitation plans in our Bakersfield, California facility.

Join a team that values compassionate care and professional growth, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a company 401(k), and flexible spending accounts. Experience and CPR certification preferred; current state licensure required.