Physical Therapist, Per Diem

PIH Health Hospital; Downey (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver exceptional patient care. In this role, you will evaluate and treat a diverse range of patients, ensuring their biophysical, psychological, and educational needs are met. You'll join a recognized healthcare network that values excellence in patient experience and offers a competitive compensation package. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in California.
• Valid BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care upon physician referral.
• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.

Skills

Patient care using correct body mechanics

Evaluate and treat various diagnoses

Resolve biophysical and psychological needs

Basic computer skills in Windows

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

California Physical Therapy License

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist is to provide direct patient care upon physician referral.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform patient care utilizing correct body mechanics.
• With consideration to age, utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant others when administering care.
• Competent to evaluate and treat a variety of diagnosis for patients who may be infants, children, adults or geriatric patients.

Required Experience

Required:

• Must be a licensed as a Physical Therapist in California, or be eligible to take the examination for licensure in the State of California.
• Must maintain a current California Physical Therapy license.
• Valid BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Preferred:

• Basic computer skills in Windows preferred.
• Some physical therapy experiences preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Address: 11500 Brookshire Ave.

Salary: 46.00-72.50

Shift: Days

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Zip Code: 90241