Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Physical Therapy Services - Shift

Kern Medical; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Medical is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist in Bakersfield, CA. This part-time shift position supports the Physical Therapy Services team and offers flexible scheduling within the department’s per diem framework.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning and administering therapies, and coordinating with physicians. Must hold CA PT licensure and maintain professional certifications as required by Kern Medical.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Current licensure by the State of California as a Registered Physical Therapist.
• May require RQI Provider certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians regarding appropriate types and modalities of physical therapy.
• Evaluate indications and contraindications of PT treatments; perform manual muscle testing and ROM measurements.
• Plan physical therapy treatment routines and administer a wide range of treatments and modalities.
• Provide active, passive, assisted, resistive and postural exercises; supervise PT Aides; maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Education

PT degree or equivalent

Job description

Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Physical Therapy Services - Shift

Job Category : Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy

Requisition Number : PHYSI004997

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA

Description

Position: Per Diem Physical Therapist - Shift

Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.

• Per Diem employees supplement department staffing needs, with no guarantee of minimum hours.
• Per Diem minimum scheduling expectation is four (4) shift per four week schedule.

Job Description

Under direction, to plan, implement and perform individual therapy programs for the physical rehabilitation of patients.

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $71.1760 per hour. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Physical Therapist is used exclusively at Kern Medical, and is included in the flexible classification of Pre-Registered Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Consults with physicians regarding appropriate types and modalities of physical therapy;
• Evaluates indications and contraindications of various types of physical therapy treatment with regard to the patient's diagnosis and other signs and symptoms; performs manual muscle testing; tests and records range of motion;
• Plans physical therapy treatment routine;
• Administers a wide variety of specialized physical therapy treatment and modalities;
• Provides active, passive, assisted, resistive and postural exercises in isometric, isotonic and isokinetic modes;
• Performs muscle training and re-education;
• Provides crutch fitting and training;
• Instructs patients in pain management, injury prevention, posture correction and body mechanics;
• Supervises the work of Physical Therapy Aides;
• Maintains records of services provided;
• Oversees the preparation and submission of treatment authorization requests; assures that authorization for physical therapy has been obtained;
• Participates in quality assurance program;
• Participates in in-service training;
• Maintains treatment areas and equipment in good working order;
• Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical;
• Knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.

Additional Duties

• Assists in scheduling physical therapy services, and coordinating physical therapy with other types of therapy provided;
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

• Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy;
• Current licensure by the State of California as a Registered Physical Therapist;
• Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Provider certification within 30 days of employment. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency.
• Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical;
• Other unit specific certification may be required.

Knowledge of

• The principles and purposes of physical therapy;
• Various types of physical therapy treatments and procedures;
• Operation and care of various types of physical therapy equipment;
• Human anatomy and physiology.

Ability to

• Administer various types of physical therapy treatments and procedures;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with allied health personnel;
• Communicate effectively with patients; teach and supervise subordinate staff.

SUPPLEMENTAL:

• Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical;
• Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment;
• A background check may be required for this classification.

All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers". In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Physical Therapist

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