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Physical therapist - Per diem, day

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Location

Palmdale, California

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, and administration of physical therapy modalities. These services are provided based on prescriptions from licensed physicians within an acute care hospital setting.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral) and a current California Physical Therapist License or applicant status. BLS (CPR) certification is required, and one year of acute care experience is preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeprofessional certificatePatient CareTreatment PlanningAcute CarePhysical Therapy EvaluationPhysical Therapy Modalities

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA.
  • One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas.
  • Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups.
  • Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.
  • Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare.
  • This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities.
  • With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services.
  • Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com.
  • For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees.
  • Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S.
  • States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers Position Description: Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician.

Qualifications

Requirements

One (1) year experience as a physical therapist in acute care facility preferred. Graduate of an accredited Physician Therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy. Current California Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California). If CA PT License Applicant (PTLA) Letter recipient: licensing exam must be passed within (120) days from letter date. BLS (CPR) certification. This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career Development Opportunities

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Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQAiken, South Carolina
Founded1917

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