Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Physical Therapist Position in California

Job Summary

• Work under supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Assess referred patients and develop physical therapy intervention plans.
• Schedule treatments, document patient care, and assign duties to assistants and aides.
• Instruct and evaluate therapy students and assistants during clinical affiliations.
• Regularly assume duties of Charge Therapist.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including children.
• Coordinate referrals for continued physical therapy services after discharge.
• Maintain hospital safety standards and ensure department objectives are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care compatible with physician, patient, and family goals.
• Deliver high-quality, safe patient care.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to treatment.
• Facilitate patient return to the highest degree of independence possible.
• Maintain cost-effective treatment plans.
• Assign and oversee assistants and aides to expedite treatment.
• Review and update care plans for patients treated by support staff.
• Assist in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
• Provide courteous service to all employees, patients, and associates.
• Administer physical therapy care plans for children, including gross motor skills, gait, therapeutic exercises, development, and durable medical equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Physical Therapy license or eligibility.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification per American Heart Association standards.
• Acute hospital setting experience required.
• Epic electronic health record experience: minimum 6 to 12 months within the past year.

Contract Details

• Contract length: Approximately 13 weeks (90 days).
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts with one weekend shift per month.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.