Physical Therapist

Providence; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange in Orange, CA, is seeking a Per diem Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care across assigned areas.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning based on patient needs, program development, and coordinating with physicians and care teams. Requirements: California Physical Therapist license upon hire, BLS from the American Heart Association, and at least 4 months of direct patient care experience (internships acceptable).

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient care
• Ability to assess and develop effective treatment plans
• Collaborate with care teams and physicians

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in assigned areas
• Perform evaluation and develop treatment plans
• Coordinate care with physicians and other health professionals
• Develop and evaluate patient education and program plans
• Adjust treatment plans based on responses to care

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

APTA accredited PT program

Job description

Physical Therapist at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Perdiem 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 atSt. Joseph Hospital Of Orangeand 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 Qualification:

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

Why Join Providence?

Ourbest-in-class benefitsare 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 ourMissionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.