Oncology Physical Therapist

Providence Health & Services; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 148,336,000 - 230,207,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, part of Providence Health & Services, seeks an Oncology Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity oncology service.

The role is full-time, 10-hour daytime shifts in Orange, CA, with evaluation, treatment planning, and education across care teams.

Licensure in California and BLS are required; 4 months direct patient care experience preferred; magnet status noted.

Qualifications

• California Physical Therapist License required.
• BLS - American Heart Association required.
• 4 months experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and perform evaluations.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

California Physical Therapist License

BLS Certification

Direct patient care

Education

Graduate of PT program

APTA accredited school

Job description

Description

Oncology Physical Therapist at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 10-hour, Day shifts.

St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital-a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.

Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women's Choice Award in multiple categories of women's care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center.

Provides direct patient care services in all assigned areas that includes evaluation, assessment, treatment planning based on the functional needs of the patient, program development, evaluation of the response to care and readjustment of the treatment plan as required. Plans and provides patient, family, peer and community education and coordinates services with other health care professionals including interaction with physicians responsible for the care of the patient.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Commensurate with the educational requirements needed to successfully pursue a license as a registered physical therapist in the State of California
• Upon hire: California Physical Therapist License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 4 months experience in providing direct patient care; internships are acceptable to meet this requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy
• 6 months experience in any capacity in an acute care hospital
• 6 months experience as an employee in a physical therapy environment

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Pay Range:

$51.76 - $80.34

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.