Physical Therapist II: Irvine Physical Therapy

Hoag Health System; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian seeks a Physical Therapist II to assess patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans in Irvine, CA. The role includes supervising support staff, coordinating care across the clinical team, and providing patient education on exercises and equipment.

Candidates must hold California licensure as a Physical Therapist and current BLS certification, with at least 18 months of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• 18 months’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical therapy needs and establish a treatment program.
• Determine plan of care, interventions, and discharge recommendations.
• Provide education to patient, family, and caregiver on activity and home exercise.
• Supervise PT Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide and manage multiple patients.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Healthcare database systems

Bilingual or multilingual

Job description

Physical Therapist II: Irvine Physical Therapy

Irvine, CA, United States

Job Description

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist II assesses individual patients Physical Therapy needs, and then establishes and implements a treatment program. This role reviews the medical history, applies screening tests, and meets with patient and family to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Determines a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge. Provides education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity. Performs regular re-examinations, measures outcomes, and seeks feedback from patient, family, and patients’ interdisciplinary medical team. Oversees the clinical work of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide. Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations. Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Physical Therapist II assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program. Participates in educational events within the clinic and community. Attends specific clinical education coursework which meet the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Board of California and provides in-services to staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Eighteen months’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute healthcare system environment required. Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred. Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Additionally, specific department qualifications are as follows:

• Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). May require travel to patient’s home for home evaluation.
• Pelvic Health Program: 18 months’ experience as a Physical Therapist working in Pelvic Health care setting required. Training/experience in completing internal pelvic floor exams and treatment required. A quarterly clinical meeting with a PT IV is required and is competent in treating all male and female adult pelvic health conditions.
• Rehabilitation Services/ Physical Therapy: Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary. Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency

License Required

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
  • PT - Physical Therapist - California

License Preferred

• N/A

Certifications Required

• Current BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)

Certifications Preferred

• N/A

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Job Info

• Job Identification 130440
• Job Category Rehabilitation Services
• Posting Date 10/27/2026, 11:23 PM
• Apply Before 11/27/2026, 12:23 AM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 16200 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA, 92618, US