Physical Therapist (Focus Therapy) HRA-725

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

San Benito Health Care District is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services in acute inpatient and outpatient settings, evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, function, and pain management.

The role requires a current California Physical Therapist license and BLS, with 1–2 years of acute or outpatient experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; master's or doctorate preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice (California).
• Current BLS certification required.
• One to two years of acute care and/or outpatient experience preferred.
• New graduates with strong clinical experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for acute and outpatient patients with a variety of conditions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical needs and goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, and other healthcare professionals on patient care and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, home programs, treatment goals, and injury prevention.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Supervise and support PTAs, aides, and students as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and departmental activities while maintaining patient safety and infection control standards.

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist license in California

BLS certification

New grads with strong clinical experience

Acute care experience (1–2 years)

Job description

Provides physical therapy services to patients in acute inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluates patient needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, function, pain management, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for acute and outpatient patients with a variety of conditions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical needs and goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, and other healthcare professionals on patient care and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, home programs, treatment goals, and injury prevention.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Supervise and support PTAs, aides, and students as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and departmental activities while maintaining patient safety and infection control standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; master's or doctorate degree preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• One (1) to two (2) years of acute care and/or outpatient experience preferred.
• New graduates with strong clinical experience may be considered.

Job Type: Full-time, Variable Shift

Pay: $90,000-$135,000/Annually

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, physical exam, drug test, and verification of education qualifications and credentials.

San Benito Health Care District is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).