Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters.

This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence.

From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible for yourself, and for others.

Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Days / Hours : Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday, 9 : 00 a.m - 5 : 30 pm.

As a full time Physical Therapist in Acute Therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist in performing evaluations, demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions and strategies & Complete discharge planning for patients.

The Physical Therapist in our acute therapy will assist in evaluating and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician.

Provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. Provides care while maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

Qualifications

Education :

Minimum : Bachelor's Degree; Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Preferred : Master's Degree : Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Preferred : Doctorate Degree; Completion of formal physical therapy education and training from an accredited institution required for license.

Licenses / Certifications :

Current physical therapist license issued by the licensing board of California

BLS by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

What else are we looking for?

1 year experience as a practicing Physical Therapist in an acute setting is preferred. Will consider new grads with acute care exposure in clinical fieldwork setting.

Physical demands :

Able to push, pull, lift up to 100 lbs on an intermittent basis; able to bend,stoop, sit, stand and walk without restrictions.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees.

Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Req ID : 4458

Working Title : Physical Therapist - Acute Therapy

Department : Physical Therapy IP

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Therapy / Rehab

Job Specialty : Physical Therapy

Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $42.83 - $68.53

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and / or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.