Physical Therapist

eisenhower; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

eisenhower in Palm Springs is seeking a Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and provide PT care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. You will evaluate progress, assist with discharge planning, and maintain accurate records in a full-time on-site role.

Required: California PT license and BLS; Bachelor's in PT (Master's/Doctorate preferred). Prior PT or healthcare experience is advantageous; reporting to Manager-Physical Therapy.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California PT license and BLS certification.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy; advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience in pediatric/adult/geriatric rehab beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and select modalities to meet goals.
• Provide prescribed PT and assist in discharge planning.
• Evaluate patient progress and document care records.
• Ensure compliance with Code of Conduct and policies.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Mentor student interns and support department programs.

Skills

Communication

Time management

PT skills

Modalities administration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (PT)

Master's or Doctorate in PT (preferred)

California PT license

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Default Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Salary range:

$49.84 - $75.71

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10 Hour employee

Department:

Physical Therapy (Palm Springs)

Job Objective:

Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet specific established goals. Provides prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatment to facilitate the rehabilitation of mentally or physically handicapped patients. Assists in the evaluation of patient progress and recommends discharge planning. Conducts and assists with patient activities and maintains appropriate records.

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree or higher level degree in Physical Therapy (PT) if hired after July 1, 2026

Preferred: Master's degree or Doctorate degree in PT

Licensure/Certification:

Required: Licensed by the PT Board of the State of California; American Heart Association BLS

Experience:

Preferred: Physical therapy or healthcare experience

Reports To:

Manager-Physical Therapy

Supervises:

N/A

Ages of Patients:

• Pediatric
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens:

Moderate Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Basic Physical Therapy Skills
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer all department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Performs evaluation and established treatment plans based on age specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs and in compliance of hospital licensing and accreditation standards and in compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Provides effective therapy treatments.
• Consistently and appropriately delegates patient treatment procedures and modalities.
• Provides safe and comprehensive discharge planning.
• Individual productivity meets department standards.
• Provides thorough, timely, legible, and consistent patient care documentation.
• Utilizes all resources to assist with patient flow as applicable (prints forms, schedules patients, etc.).
• Provides effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
• Participates in special department programs.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
• Communicates positively, appropriately, and in a timely fashion to all communications including patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, physicians, etc..
• Maintains equipment supplies and treatment areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.