Physical Therapist - $47-70 per hour

Adventist Health; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hiring incentive

Job summary

Adventist Health in Fort Bragg, California, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our therapy team in a coastal community known for its natural beauty. The role focuses on orthopedic and neurological rehab with opportunities for growth in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

The position includes an ASAP start, staff employment, and incentives up to $20,000 plus relocation assistance. California licensure and CPR/BLS are required, with preferred master's or doctorate degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent required; Masters/Doctors preferred.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in California.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Two years of Physical Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy interventions and discharge plans.
• Complete clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervise assigned assistants.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Skills

Orthopedic care

Sports rehab

Vestibular balance rehab

Pain management

Wound care

Fall prevention

Upper extremity rehab

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Fort Bragg, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Up to $20,000 hiring incentive as well as up to $5,000 for relocation (Conditions apply)

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Our physical therapy services treatment for the following:

• Orthopedic conditions
• Sports rehabilitation
• Vestibular and balance deficits
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke
• Women's health
• Neurological rehab
• Sports rehab
• Wound care
• Fall prevention
• Orthotic fitting
• Neurological conditions
• Pain management
• Upper extremity rehabilitation

Job Summary:

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Doctorate Degree: Preferred
• Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Physical Therapist (PT): Required

Essential Functions:

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.