PHYSICAL THERAPIST (FT)

American Advanced Management, Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

American Advanced Management, Inc is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Stockton, California. The ideal candidate will deliver quality care to patients, manage treatment plans, and supervise support staff.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, and participation in program development. Applicants should have strong clinical skills, a valid California license, and a relevant educational background. Opportunities for professional growth and a focus on patient care are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• Acute care experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to a written individualized plan of care.
• Perform assessments of strength, mobility, and transfer capabilities.
• Develop and implement treatment plans focused on rehabilitation.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques.
• Monitor and report patients' responses to treatment.

Skills

Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills

Effective supervisory skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program in Physical Therapy

Current and valid California Physical Therapist license

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stockton, CA 95203

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $43.00 - $62.00 hourly

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

Under the direction of Physical Therapy Management at Dameron Hospital, the Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and administering Physical Therapy services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role ensures that the highest quality of care is provided to patients at all times.

The Physical Therapist delivers direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations, including comprehensive assessments, individualized and group treatments, and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, support staff, and students. The role also contributes to program development, performance improvement initiatives, and departmental policy updates.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective supervisory skills, and excellent communication across departmental lines. Professionalism, integrity, initiative, and adherence to hospital standards of conduct and care are essential. This is a non-union position.

Employment Details

FTE 1.0 (5x8s) Day

Qualifications

• Acute care experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program in Physical Therapy
• Current and valid California Physical Therapist licensel>
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience preferred
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to a written individualized plan of care
• Perform assessments of strength, mobility, gait, range of motion (ROM), and transfer capabilities
• Develop and implement treatment plans focused on rehabilitation and comfort maintenance
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and equipment use
• Monitor and report patients' responses to treatment and any condition changes to the physician
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, case conferences, and discharge planning
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, support staff, and students as needed
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of treatment plans, progress notes, and summaries
• Provide patient and caregiver consultations
• Support staff education and participate in in-service training when needed