Acute Inpatient Physical Therapist
Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown

Physical Therapist Job Opportunity - Bakersfield, California

Specialty: Physical Therapy (PT)
Location: Bakersfield, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Job Details

• Setting: Acute Inpatient

• Patient Load: Approximately 12 patients treated per day

• Patient Types / Diagnoses:

  • General Medical / Deconditioned
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
  • Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
  • Spinal surgery
  • General orthopedic patients
  • Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) patients

• Areas to Cover:

  • Medical/Surgical
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Emergency Room (ER)

• Experience Required:

  • Acute Inpatient Physical Therapy experience is required

• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • California PT License

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Typical Shift: Mostly 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Occasional Shift: One day per week from 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend every third weekend (with the Monday and Friday off following that weekend)
• Holiday Requirement: None

Additional Information

• Orientation:

  • General hospital orientation followed by a few days rotating through different areas to become familiar with the system
• Dress Code: Burgundy polo and scrub or khaki bottoms
• Support Staff: No PTAs available; one aide covers one hospital
• Float Schedule: Days, every other week (EOW), first to float

This position is suitable for a Physical Therapist with acute inpatient experience looking for a structured schedule and diverse patient population in a hospital setting.