Physical Therapist

Vantage Health Partners; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Calexico, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team for a full-time, on-site role. You will evaluate and treat patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, surgery, or illness, developing individualized plans and delivering evidence-based therapies.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational and speech therapists, participate in team meetings and discharge planning, and ensure thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Current California Physical Therapist license.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Proficiency in gait, transfer, and balance training techniques.
• Ability to produce accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Preferred: Previous rehabilitation experience.
• Preferred: Experience with orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and medical patient populations.
• Preferred: Experience in inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient, or acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations to assess patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional status
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and medical conditions
• Provide gait, transfer, and balance training to improve patient safety and independence
• Deliver therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and patient education to support recovery goals
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to coordinate patient care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety precautions, and long-term care strategies
• Adhere to clinical protocols, safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

California Physical Therapist license

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in Calexico, CA. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy services within a professional, collaborative healthcare setting.

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, surgery, or illness. You will develop individualized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and monitor patient progress to support safe, effective recovery and functional independence. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, and participate in team meetings and discharge planning to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.

This position offers a competitive salary of $95,000 - $115,000 per year, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a retirement plan, continuing education support, and professional development and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations to assess patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional status
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and medical conditions
• Provide gait, transfer, and balance training to improve patient safety and independence
• Deliver therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and patient education to support recovery goals
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to coordinate patient care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety precautions, and long-term care strategies
• Adhere to clinical protocols, safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
• Current California Physical Therapist license
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills
• Proficiency in gait, transfer, and balance training techniques
• Ability to produce accurate and thorough clinical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Preferred: Previous rehabilitation experience
• Preferred: Experience with orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and medical patient populations
• Preferred: Experience in inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient, or acute care settings