Physical Therapist - IP Wound Care - La Jolla
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a part-time (56 hours/2 weeks) inpatient wound care position at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest. Primarily Inpatient but may need to help cover outpatient.
Job description
Join our team as a Wound Care Physical Therapist in our Outpatient setting and acute care within our Inpatient Physical Therapy department at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla. This energetic team functions in a very collaborative way, both within their team of experienced therapists and inter-disciplinarily with other teams as well. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and develop their skills while maintaining a patient-centered approach to the care they provide.
The Physical Therapist provides Physical Therapy evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education as prescribed by qualified medical practitioner in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. The Physical Therapist provides evaluation, assessment, treatment, and education to patients and family members through a continuum of care according to the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Code of Ethics, JCAHO/UMQC, Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State regulations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Licensed as a PT in the State of California or Pending CA PT License (must be in hand by start)
- Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association
- At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting (preferred)
- Advanced Wound Care certification and prior experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Professional development programs
- Transitional programs
- Learning environment
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.