Neurologic Outpatient Physical Therapist - Lead & Collaborate

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Physical Therapist with strong expertise in neurologic rehabilitation to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role emphasizes patient evaluation, treatment, and thorough EMR documentation while maintaining productivity and participating in special projects.

Ideal candidates will have a California PT license or eligibility, a BCLS certificate, and the ability to collaborate with a PT assistant to manage diverse patient

Qualifications

• California Physical Therapy License or eligibility.
• Experience with neurological conditions required.
• Current BCLS certificate from AHA or ARC.
• Strong communication skills; able to work autonomously and in a collaborative team.
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Ability to perform lifting, bending, standing for long shifts (8–10 hours).
• More than 2 years of licensed PT experience qualifies for PT 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
• Perform patient evaluation and treatment; document in EMR.
• Maintain expected productivity; participate in special projects and duties.
• Collaborate with a Physical Therapist Assistant and delegate patient caseloads as appropriate.
• Adapt care for adolescents to geriatrics populations.

Skills

PT license

Neurological rehab

BCLS certificate

Communication skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Clinical decision making

Lifting safety

2+ years PT experience

Job description

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Physical Therapist with strong expertise in neurologic rehabilitation to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role emphasizes patient evaluation, treatment, and thorough EMR documentation while maintaining productivity and participating in special projects.

Ideal candidates will have a California PT license or eligibility, a BCLS certificate, and the ability to collaborate with a PT assistant to manage diverse patient