Physical Therapist-Part Time Days

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital; Murrieta (CA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work environment

Paid time off

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Prescription drug plans

401K with match

Student loan program

Career development

Résumé du poste

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, California, is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services in acute and post-surgical settings. The PT collaborates with physicians, nurses, and the care team to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support safe discharge planning.

The role requires documentation accuracy, adherence to regulatory standards, and participation in quality improvement initiatives to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a physical therapist in an acute care facility preferred.
• Current California license or eligible.
• BLS (CPR) certification required.

Responsabilités

• Obtain physician orders and review patient records to plan care.
• Perform patient evaluations and establish measurable goals with the care team.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans with evidence-based approaches.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient/family education.

Connaissances

One year experience

California license

BLS CPR

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

Responsibilities

Southwest Healthcare Inland 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 hospital features a Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region’s only Total Joint Center.

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, 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.

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Qualifications

• 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.

EEO Statement

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