Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 149,116,000 - 221,840,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Physical Therapist at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. You will evaluate patients, create and adjust plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatments to improve function and reduce pain.

Collaboration with the care team and education for patients and families are essential. Applicants must have a PT degree (CA license by hire) and CPR/BLS certification; Fire Safety training within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or higher required.
• CA license to practice upon hire is required.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct treatments and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families; promote patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families; ensure knowledge transfer using teach-back and demonstrations.
• Adhere to patient precautions; monitor responses to treatment and report unusual events.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Appropriately assesses patients of varying diagnoses and disorders requiring Physical Therapy according to established guidelines. Age range treated includes neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Staff will be assigned only age ranges for which they meet education, experience and training.
• Patients 0-21 years old with CCS coverage are to be treated by CCS paneled therapists or oversight by a CCS paneled therapist.
• Establishes functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential.
• Develops, implements & modifies treatment plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to achieve goals. Utilizes evidence based practice as available. Incorporates patient/family/Care Partner needs, interests/ goals in the development and execution of treatment plan.
• Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e. teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts).
• Establishes and follows patient precautions. Observes patient's responses to treatment and reports unusual occurrences. Follows hand off guidelines.

Job Requirements*Required

• Bachelors Other Physical Therapy or higher degree and New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience. , upon hire and
• Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Preferred

• Masters Other Physical Therapy or higher degree, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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*Pay Range*

$52.04 - $77.42 /hour