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Physical Therapist

  • CALIFORNIA, Orange

  • 08/04/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • JOB SUMMARY
    Seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for an acute care inpatient setting. This role will primarily manage a caseload with a focus on Orthopedics, within a Stroke Certified Center.

    Key Responsibilities
    - Provide comprehensive physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care hospital setting.
    - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
    - Educate patients and families on treatment plans, home exercises, and safety precautions.
    - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care.
    - Document patient progress accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records.
    - Manage a daily caseload of approximately 10 patients.

    Schedule / Shift
    Shift: 10-Hour Days
    Weekend Req: Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month.

    Required Qualifications
    - Valid State Physical Therapy License.
    - BLS certification.

    Experience
    - Minimum of 3 years of acute care inpatient physical therapy experience required.
    - Experience with orthopedic caseloads preferred.
    - Experience within a Stroke Certified Center is a plus.

    Skills
    - Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
    - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    - Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
    - Proficient in patient education.

    EMR / Systems
    - Epic

    Patient Population
    - Adult and Geriatric

    Unit / Specialty
    - Acute Care Inpatient
    - Stroke Certified Center
    - Ortho Heavy Caseload

    Floating / On-Call
    - No wound care required.
    - Floating expectations may apply based on facility needs.

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