Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA, seeks a Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life through evaluations, plans of care, and direct therapies.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach, with collaboration with physicians and families. CA licensure and CPR certification are required on hire.

Qualifications

• High School/GED on hire.
• CA license as Physical Therapist on hire.
• BLS/CPR certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Provide direct physical therapy interventions and treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team, and families.
• Promote patient satisfaction and adhere to AIDET principles.
• Update rehab programs and support discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

AIDET principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Physical Therapist (CA)

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.

• Is a role model for the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort, i.e. demonstrates AIDET principles when interacting with customers, subordinates and colleagues. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
• Performs patient evaluations appropriately and competently. Coordinates with the physician to establish a reasonable and necessary treatment plan.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of equipment in the area of assignment. Implements age-appropriate safeguards.
• Plans and performs treatment procedures appropriately and competently.
• Updates, as needed, the treatment/rehab program, goals, and objectives in collaboration with team members.
• Promotes the discharge planning process.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School/GED, upon hire and
• Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

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