Physical Therapist

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Encinitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Society of Critical Care Medicine in Encinitas, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team, with travel to the La Jolla facility when it opens in late 2026. The candidate will have orthopedic, pediatrics and geriatric experience to assess and treat diverse patients and improve mobility.

The role involves creating personalized care plans, applying multiple physiotherapy techniques, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize recovery and function

Qualifications

• Experience in diverse clinical settings including hospital, clinic, home health or outpatient facilities.
• Expertise in orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics and post-surgical rehab.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, care plans and inpatient/outpatient therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans to restore movement and function.
• Apply physiotherapy techniques to aid recovery and mobility.
• Coordinate discharge planning for smooth transitions home or to community care.
• Provide therapy in acute, inpatient, outpatient and home settings.
• Document progress in EMR and communicate with the care team.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other professionals for comprehensive care.
• Stay updated on physiotherapy advances and relevant terminology in pediatrics, geriatrics and orthopedics.

Skills

Orthopedics

Geriatrics

Pediatrics

Post-surgical rehabilitation

EMR systems

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Key Details

• Full-Time

• Hourly Wage: $52.00-$60.00

• Setting: Outpatient

• Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Health insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Paid time off

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist to join our healthcare team in our Encinitas facility, with a willingness to travel to our La Jolla facility when it opens in late 2026. The ideal candidate will have orthopedic experience and provide comprehensive patient care. This role involves developing personalized care plans, implementing physiotherapy techniques, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery and mobility. The Physical Therapist will utilize their expertise in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to deliver high‑quality rehabilitative services tailored to diverse patient populations, including pediatrics and geriatrics.

Duties

• Assess patients' physical conditions through detailed evaluations and develop individualized care plans aimed at restoring movement and function.

• Implement a variety of physiotherapy techniques such as trigger point therapy, orthopedics, and other modalities to facilitate recovery.

• Coordinate discharge planning and ensure smooth transition of patients from hospital to home or community settings.

• Provide therapeutic interventions for patients in acute care, inpatient, outpatient, and home & community care environments.

• Document patient progress accurately using EMR systems and communicate effectively with healthcare teams regarding treatment updates.

• Educate patients and their families on exercises, injury prevention, and health maintenance strategies.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Stay current with advances in physiotherapy, medical terminology, and specialized areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and orthopedics.

Experience

• Proven experience working in diverse clinical settings such as hospital, clinic, home health, or outpatient facilities.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing patients with conditions related to orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

• Familiarity with discharge planning, care plans, and providing therapy in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

• Experience utilizing EMR systems for documentation and patient management.

• Knowledge of physiology and human anatomy essential for effective treatment planning.

• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations related to medical terminology and patient safety standards. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives

Work Location: In person

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