Physical Therapist I - Physical Therapy

This is a casual position which is subject to renewal on 03/14/2025.

JOB SUMMARY:

Independently evaluates the movement ability of patients through the administration and interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation, and patient/family interview. Creates individualized treatment plans and home exercise programs and provides patient/family training.

Develops and implements innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient's functional potential or return to previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings. Consults with medical team and allied health professionals and documents all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based or individual intervention plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree

BLS for Health Providers (AHA)

Physical Therapist

Valid California driver's license and auto insurance required when applicable.

Current California license in PT, or CA Physical Therapist license applicant (PTLA status) if new grad or licensed in another state

Bachelor's degree in lieu of Master's degree, if graduated prior to 2000

Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate Degree (non MD)

Pediatric experience

The expected hiring range for this position is $39.51 to $54.33.

The Culture at Rady Children's

Rady Children's is a place where everyone CARES about everyone else. That doesn't just mean we dedicate ourselves to our patients and their families, though of course, that's a big part of it.

What it truly means is that our intentions and actions converge to answer this essential question: How can I make things better for those around me?

In fact, we are so big on caring, that's our service excellence promise. To provide service that reflects our CARES values:

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Service

RCHSD offers a competitive benefits package including generous paid-time off, sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, 100% employer-paid life insurance, LTD, AD&D, recognition awards and so much more!

JOB SUMMARY:

Independently evaluates the movement ability of patients through the administration and interpretation of standardized tests, clinical observation, and patient/family interview. Creates

individualized treatment plans and home exercise programs and provides patient/family training.

Develops and implements innovative and specific treatment plans to maximize the patient's functional potential or return to previous level of functioning, based on clinical findings. Consults with medical team and allied health professionals and documents all pertinent clinical findings to render a comprehensive, family-based or individual intervention plan

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree

BLS for Health Providers (AHA)

Physical Therapist

Valid California driver's license and auto insurance required when applicable.

Current California license in PT, or CA Physical Therapist license applicant (PTLA status) if new grad or licensed in another state

Bachelor's degree in lieu of Master's degree, if graduated prior to 2000

Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate Degree (non MD)

Pediatric experience

The expected hiring range for this position is $43.57 to $59.91

Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector.

The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.