Physical Therapist (Full Time, Day)

Adventist Health; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Shafter, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to plan and conduct segments of treatment programs designed to restore physical, social and mental functions. Serves as co‑leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

The role requires a DPT degree (or foreign equivalent) and state licensure, with CPR/BLS certification. Experience is preferred; duties include evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, and supervising assistants.

Qualifications

• DPT required; only if license obtained after Jan 2016 or foreign equivalent.
• Two years' Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations to establish individualized treatment plans.
• Provides therapy interventions using approved protocols and communicates discharge plans.
• Completes accurate clinical documentation within deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Supervision

Education

DPT degree

PT experience

Job description

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.

Education and Work Experience

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
• Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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.

Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Location/Region: Shafter, CA (93263)