Physical Therapist 1 or 2, Acute Care (Career) - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare institution where your expertise in physical therapy can make a profound impact on patients' lives. This role involves delivering high-quality care through patient evaluations and treatments, ensuring documentation is maintained, and contributing to a collaborative environment. With opportunities to float between inpatient and outpatient areas, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the rehabilitation journey for individuals in need. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a California Physical Therapist and current BLS certification required.
• More than 2 years of licensed PT experience qualifies for PT 2 title.

Responsibilities

• Provide applicable physical therapy care for patients with various diagnoses.
• Maintain expected productivity levels and participate in holiday coverage.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Patient Treatment

Documentation

BLS Certification

Ability to Float

Education

California Physical Therapist Licensure

Job description

Description

At UCLA Health West Valley Hospital, our comprehensive team of highly skilled and compassionate rehab professionals is giving new life to thousands of people every year. We do it by transforming our passion for life into leading-edge rehab advancements and achievements. Join us and make a vital contribution to others' lives.

Primary functions are to provide applicable physical therapy care for patients with various diagnoses. Major duties include: patient evaluation, patient treatment, documentation requirements, maintains expected productivity levels (including special assignments). The primary function is patient care, unless otherwise specified. May be required to float to outpatient areas and will be required to participate in holiday coverage.

Salary range: $48.52-$63.91 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensure as a California Physical Therapist and current BLS certification from AHA or ARC


• Ability to float to inpatient/outpatient areas


• More than 2 years of licensed PT experience qualifies for PT 2 title

Preferred:

• ICU experience


• 1 year experience acute care experience