Physical Therapist-Per Diem Days

Universal Health Services; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Medical benefits

401k plan

Competitive compensation

Prescription drug plan

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat and guide patients in the acute care setting. You will administer therapy modalities, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to restore function after injury or illness.

You should have a California PT license, a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy (Master's or Doctoral preferred), and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a PT in an acute care facility preferred.
• Current California Physical Therapist license.
• BLS (AHA) certification required or obtained.
• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan patient therapy programs.
• Administer PT modalities as prescribed by licensed physicians.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistant as needed.
• Document patient progress and coordinate with care team.

Skills

Acute care PT experience

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Physical Therapy

Essential Job Duties

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistant.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

• 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 Physical Therapist license
• BLS (AHA) certification

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.