Physical Therapist

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in California is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an outpatient clinic with direct 1-on-1 patient care, evaluation, and movement diagnosis. You will develop personalized plans of care to restore function for injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, assistants, and physicians to support independence and quality of life. Requires California PT license, PT certification, and relevant education; diverse clinical

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills needed in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple patients and documentation accurately.
• Strong clinical documentation practices and timely record-keeping.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy and PT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct 1 on 1 patient care including evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis of movement dysfunctions.
• Create personalized plans of care to improve function for patients recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with a team of physical therapists, assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Direct 1 on 1 patient care in a fast-paced outpatient physical therapy clinic including evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis of movement dysfunctions
• Creating personalized plans of care to improve function for patients recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions, focusing on independence and quality of life
• Collaboration: Working with a team of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants as well as other healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, surgeons, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Certification in Physical Therapy
• Current California state license
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced culturally diverse clinical setting
• Demonstrates consistent timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in managed care setting (or comparable environment)
• Diverse background of continuing education and clinical experiences

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.