Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Plumas District Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO accrual

Continuing education support

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Retirement plan with employer match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Plumas District Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient and related departments in Quincy, CA. The role will involve evaluating patients, designing individualized therapy plans, and educating patients to maximize independence.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Physical Therapy, a California PT license, and a current CPR/BLS certification, with 1+ year acute care experience. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current California PT license.
• BLS certification approved by AHA.
• NPTE must be passed.
• Must comply with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Treat injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve function.
• Record patient responses to treatment for physician review.
• Educate patients and families on prosthetic and assistive devices.
• Attend rehabilitation center meetings and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassionate care

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Up-to-date treatment knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

California Physical Therapy License

BLS Certification (AHA)

NPTE Certification

Job description

Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Regular Full-Time

Job ID: 2026-1766

Category: Rehabilitation Services

Nature and Scope

The Physical Therapist is a qualified person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides Physical Therapy services to patients in the acute, swing, skilled nursing and outpatient settings as prescribed and ordered by the attending physician.

Location

Quincy, CA

Compensation

Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

• Base Rate: $69.94–$99.72 per hour (or $145,475.20–$207,412.85 annually)
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay
• Hiring Incenstive: $10,000.00
• Housing Stipend: $1,500/month relocation assistance for 3 months, if you do not currently have housing available within 35 miles of PDH and need to relocate to accept the offered position

Compensation for Non-Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

• Base Rate: $70.11–$99.96 per hour (or $145,828.80–$207,917.00 annually)
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Job Status/Shift Information

• Full-Time
• May work across inpatient, swing bed, outpatient, and skilled nursing departments

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
• Must hold current California Physical Therapy License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.
• Passed the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE).
• Compliant with state regulatory requirements.

Experience

• 1+ year experience in acute care, swing bed/skilled nursing, or outpatient setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
• Ability to solve problems independently or know when to rely on others.
• Excellent analytical and logical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Treats injuries, manage chronic conditions, prevent future problems, improve physical function and educate patients to maximize and/or maintain their maximum level of independence.
• Records and reports to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition as required/needed.
• Educates patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) and other necessary therapeutic equipment/devices.
• Attends rehabilitation center staff meetings and in-service presentations.

Benefits/Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
  • A 3% employer contribution
  • An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
  • Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first.