Physical Therapist - $50-68 per hour

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 115 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hiring incentive

Résumé du poste

Adventist Health in Bakersfield, California is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our therapy team. You will evaluate patients, design and implement treatment plans, and help restore function and mobility in a busy hospital setting.

This staff-level position emphasizes collaborative care, evidence-based treatment, and timely documentation to improve patient outcomes. The role requires California PT licensure and CPR/BLS certification, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must hold active Physical Therapist licensure in the state of practice.
• CPR or BLS certification is required.
• PT credential/licensure is required.

Responsabilités

• Performs initial evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Delivers therapy interventions and creates discharge plans.
• Completes accurate clinical documentation on time.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Two years' Physical Therapy experience

Description du poste

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

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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Adventist Health Job ID #50968. Posted job title: physical therapist, day shift, part time, 7.5k hiring incentive

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.