Summary

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients within the hospital setting, including acute care, post-surgical, and medically complex populations. This role focuses on restoring mobility, improving functional independence, reducing pain, and supporting safe discharge planning. The Physical Therapist collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to deliver evidence-based interventions, ensure continuity of care, and educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and recovery.

Job description

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients within the hospital setting, including acute care, post-surgical, and medically complex populations. This role focuses on restoring mobility, improving functional independence, reducing pain, and supporting safe discharge planning. The Physical Therapist collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to deliver evidence-based interventions, ensure continuity of care, and educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and recovery.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Preparatory Data Gathering: Obtains appropriate physician order; reviews patient's records and test results; confers with physician, nursing and other members of the health care team as needed.
Evaluation Skills: Performs evaluations appropriate to the patient's disability, age and psychosocial needs; obtains medical history; performs manual muscle testing, joint ROM measurements, self care assessment, functional level assessment and sensation.
Develops realistic, measurable long-term and short-term goals and discusses goals with patient/family and other health care team members.
Treatment Skills: Demonstrates innovation, skill and efficiency in developing and implementing patient treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.
Develops individualized home programs and instructs the patient and family in these programs.
Applies therapeutic principles and clinical judgement in observing patient's reaction to treatments; adjusts methodology to reach desired goals.
Discharge: Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and health care team regarding evaluation outcomes, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs and discharge progress.
Initiates consideration of patient discharge on the day of evaluation to facilitate transition to home care environment.

Employee may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.

Requirements

One (1) year experience as a physical therapist in acute care facility preferred
Completion of Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy, entry level Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited college or university
Current California license or eligible
BLS (CPR) certification

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision
Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) Matching
Discounted Stock Plan
Student Loan Refinancing
Career Development Opportunities

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.