Physical Therapist II

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild and maintain physical wellbeing. You will perform initial evaluations, create individualized care plans, and provide direct treatments to improve pain and function.

Strong communication, collaboration with the care team and families, and adherence to patient-centered care are essential. License in CA required upon hire; BLS/CPR certification also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years clinical experience in physical therapy.
• CA licensure required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide a variety of direct treatments and maintain patient care productivity.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families; promote a positive customer service environment.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate competency and strong communication with patients and staff.
• Pursue continuing education and maintain licensure requirements; present at least one in-service per year.
• Plan for discharge and referrals to next level of care when goals are met.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

CA Physical Therapist license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Abuse Protection and Reporting: Identifies and reports patient abuse and neglect i.e.: physical assault, domestic abuse and neglect of elders and children. Measurement: Feedback, Chart Review, Observation.
• Annual Performance Evaluations: Assists Therapy Manager/Supervisor in annual performance reviews of therapy assistants and aides and works to assist these team members in improving job performance. (NA - per diem) Measurement: Feedback, Observation.
• Assessment: Accurately identifies patient's functional deficits/dysfunction through review of the medical record, through observation of the patient, through information obtained from the patient/family, and through manual muscle testing, range of motion testing, postural analysis, functional analysis and other physical therapy assessment techniques. Accurately interprets the physician's order. Measurement: Discussion, Feedback, Chart Review, Observation.
• Communication: Effectively communicates with other members of the healthcare team regarding goals, progress and rehab potential. Works as a collaborative member of the treatment team. Attends any necessary and appropriate patient care meetings, such as mini rounds, weekly patient care conference, weekly NICU discharge meetings, etc. Measurement: Feedback, Observation.
• Continuing Education: Presents at least one departmental or hospital inservice per year. Keeps abreast of current trends and other developments in Rehabilitation as evidenced by participation and attendance of inservices, continuing education courses, and current professional publications. Sufficient CE hours for maintenance of licensure including CE courses necessary to attain expertise appropriate for clinical level II. (NA - per diem) Measurement: Observation.
• Discontinuation of Treatment: Terminates treatment appropriately when patient has met goals, shows plateau of progress, or is no longer authorized for treatment. Plans for the patient's discharge in adequate time for appropriate referrals to be made. Makes appropriate recommendations for referrals at next level of care, including outpatient therapy, home health and MTU. Measurement: Feedback/Observation, Chart Review.

Job Requirements

Required

• Minimum of two (2) years clinicalexperience; evidence of ability to functionwith a high degree of independence andcompetence.
• Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.