Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab (Full Time Days)

PTMatch (United States); Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Rx coverage

401(k) with match

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist for Acute Rehab on the day shift. This full-time role involves evaluation, treatment planning, and direct patient care in an acute care setting.

Candidates must hold a California PT license (or PTLA) and be prepared to supervise PTAs, with strong communication and documentation skills. Prior acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
• Current California Physical Therapist license or PTLA (pass licensing exam within 120 days).
• BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, sets goals with patient and care team.
• Develops and implements treatment programs to restore function.
• Supervises PTAs and coordinates care with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
• Prepares patients and families for discharge and home programs.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Interprofessional comms

Supervision of PTAs

Documentation

Education

PT degree (DPT/ MS/ BS)

CA PT license or PTLA

BLS CPR

Job description

Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab (Full Time Days) | Palmdale Regional Medical Center | Palmdale, CA | Full-Time

Pay: $52.19-$75.68 per hour. Full-time, day shift. Req ID 374691.

About Palmdale Regional Medical Center:

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed acute care hospital in Palmdale, CA, with all-private patient rooms, serving the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is part of Southwest Healthcare, a regional network of five Southern California hospitals and ambulatory locations with more than 7,000 care providers. Palmdale Regional is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS).

The Role:

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of physical therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants. Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development. Able to supervise and direct student interns.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparatory data gathering: obtains the appropriate physician order, reviews patient records and test results, and confers with physicians, nursing, and other members of the health care team as needed.
• Evaluation: performs evaluations appropriate to the patient's disability, age, and psychosocial needs; obtains medical history; performs manual muscle testing, joint ROM measurements, self-care assessment, functional level assessment (transfers, balance, mobility), and sensation testing; develops realistic, measurable long-term and short-term goals with the patient, family, and care team. Performs evaluation within 24 hours of receiving an inpatient order.
• Treatment: develops and implements treatment programs for patients with varying disabilities and multiple medical problems; develops individualized home programs and instructs patients and families; observes patient response and adjusts methods to reach goals.
• Discharge: maintains active communication with the patient, family, and care team on evaluation outcomes, treatment, home programs, and progress; begins discharge planning on the day of evaluation to support the transition home.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Work location:

In person, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, 38600 Medical Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551.

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree. Current California Physical Therapist license or Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) letter; PTLA recipients must pass the licensing exam within 120 days of the letter date. BLS (CPR) certification. Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. One year of acute care PT experience preferred.