Physical Therapist-Full Time Days

Universal Health Services; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with company match

Student loan refinancing

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat and rehabilitate patients in an acute care hospital setting in California. You will work with physicians and the care team to restore mobility, reduce pain and support safe discharge planning.

The role requires 1 year of acute care PT experience if possible, a California license or eligibility, and BLS CPR certification. Documentation and quality improvement participation are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of acute care PT experience preferred.
• Current California PT license or eligibility required.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment and rehab to acute care patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and the care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support discharge planning and patient/family education on mobility and safety.

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

California PT license or eligible

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Southwest HealthcareInland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California, is a licensed 122-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission. It is Southwest Riverside County's only designated Trauma Center and a county-designated Paramedic Base Station. The hospital performs more than 4,000 surgeries a year, and has an average of 4,000 Emergency Department visits per month. The hospitalfeatures a Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region’s only Total Joint Center.

Southwest HealthcareRancho Springs Hospital inMurrieta, California, is a 120 bed acute-care hospital with the region's only Pediatric Emergency Services team (for children 14 and under) provided by board certified Rady Children’s emergency medicine physicians. Rancho Springs Hospital also provides the area's only OB/Emergency Department program, which gives expectant mothers 24/7 on-site access to OB/GYN physician coverage. The Childbirth Center at Rancho Springs Hospital is the largest in the region and features spacious family-friendly private suites. Rancho's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is operated by Rady Children’s.

Employee may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients within the hospital setting, including acute care, post-surgical, and medically complex populations. This role focuses on restoring mobility, improving functional independence, reducing pain, and supporting safe discharge planning. The Physical Therapist collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to deliver evidence-based interventions, ensure continuity of care, and educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and recovery. The PT maintains complete and accurate documentation, adheres to hospital and regulatory standards, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives to promote optimal clinical outcomes.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Preparatory Data Gathering: Obtains appropriate physician order. Reviews patient's records and test results. Confers with physician, nursing and other members of the health care team, as needed.
• Evaluation Skills: Performs evaluations in a setting appropriate to the patien's disability, age and psychosocial needs. Exhibits respect for the needs of the patient and family. Exhibits accuracy in performing patient evaluations; interprets results within scope of licensure. Obtains medical history. Performs manual muscle testing, joint ROM measurements, self care assessment, functional level assessment (transfers, balance, mobility, etc.), and sensation. Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient evaluation and implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and environmental needs of the patient within scope of practice. Develops realistic, measurable long-term and short-term goals. Discusses goals with patient/family and other health care team members. Performs evaluation in a timely manner.
• Treatment Skills: Demonstrates innovation, skill and efficiency in developing and implementing patient treatment programs. Exhibits ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems. Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family and instructs the patient and family in these programs. Applies therapeutic principles; uses appropriate knowledge and clinical judgement in observing patient's reaction to approprate treatments. Exhibits good judgement in evaluating techniques, adjusting methodology to elicit the desired change/reach desired goals. Revises available treatment environments to enhance optimal patient performance during treatment/therapy activities.
• Discharge: Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and members of the health care team, as appropriate, regarding the outcome of evaluation activities, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs and other issues related to the progress and discharge of patient through the therapeutic process. Initiates considration of patient discharge on the day of evaluation to facilitate transition to home care environment.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent 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!

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• One (1) year experience as a physical therapist in acute care facility preferred.
• Completion of Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy, entry level Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited college or university.
• Current California license or eligible.
• BLS (CPR) certification.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.