Physical Therapist-Per Diem Days

Palmdale Regional Medical Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Career development opportunities

Student loan/tuition assistance

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a compassionate physical therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans that restore mobility and independence.

The role requires a California PT license (or applicant on PTLA with exam deadline), BLS CPR, and at least one year in acute care. The hospital offers competitive pay, sign-on bonus, generous PTO, comprehensive

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a physical therapist in an acute care facility preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with appropriate degree.
• Current California Physical Therapist License or CA PTLA applicant with exam deadline.
• BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer PT modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.

Skills

Acute care PT

Clinical assessment

Plan of care development

Rehabilitation modalities

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

California PT License

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Position Description:

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• One (1) year experience as a physical therapist in acute care facility preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy.
• Current California Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California).
• If CA PT License Applicant (PTLA) Letter recipient: licensing exam must be passed within (120) days from letter date.
• BLS (CPR) certification.

This opportunity offers the following:

• **SIGN-ON BONUS AVAIALBLE**
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.