Sr. Physical Therapist, Day Shift Per Diem

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Glendale seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, guiding therapy plans across the continuum of care. The role emphasizes independence, mentorship, and program development while serving diverse age groups from infants to geriatrics.

Responsibilities include home environmental assessments, care plan development, and daily technical leadership. Eligible candidates hold a DPT, state licensure, and CPR/BLS certification, with preferred inpatient/outpatient

Qualifications

• DPT degree required; licensure in state required.
• Three years' technical experience preferred.
• Two years' experience in inpatient acute care, acute therapy or outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients to help restore functions based on physical therapy principles and practices.
• Participates in program development and staff and community education.
• Demonstrates leadership and independence in the work environment.
• Provides service to all age groups, from infancy to geriatrics.
• Participates in home environmental assessments, rehab care plan development.
• Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases.
• Mentors and trains staff on technical skills.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Clinical documentation

Education

DPT degree

State licensure

Job description

Job Description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary

Evaluates and treats patients to help restore functions based on physical therapy principles and practices. Participates in program development and staff and community education. Demonstrates leadership and independence in the work environment. Provides service to all age groups, ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience in inpatient acute care, acute therapy or outpatient setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates accurate and complete patient condition documentation and notifies physicians when patient condition warrants intervention.
• Provides assessments, evaluations, plans of care and treatments that align with patient therapy needs.
• Develops work assignments and supervises physical therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians and physical therapy aides.
• Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.
• Provides patient with instructions about therapeutic procedures to be continued.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 73491

Job Category : Therapist

Posting Date : 2026-11-03T22:11:41+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $55.83 to $76.57. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Rehab - Eagle Rock

Shift Length : 9 Hours