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    Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab (Full Time Days)

    Palmdale Regional Medical Center
    Palmdale, CA

    Job Description

    Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab (Full Time Days) | Palmdale Regional Medical Center | Palmdale, CA | Full-Time Pay: $52.19-$75.68 per hour. Full-time, day shift. Req ID 374691. About Palmdale Regional Medical Center: Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed acute care hospital in Palmdale, CA, with all-private patient rooms, serving the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is part of Southwest Healthcare, a regional network of five Southern California hospitals and ambulatory locations with more than 7,000 care providers. Palmdale Regional is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS). The Role: Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of physical therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants. Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development. Able to supervise and direct student interns. Job Duties/Responsibilities: - Preparatory data gathering: obtains the appropriate physician order, reviews patient records and test results, and confers with physicians, nursing, and other members of the health care team as needed. - Evaluation: 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 (transfers, balance, mobility), and sensation testing; develops realistic, measurable long-term and short-term goals with the patient, family, and care team. Performs evaluation within 24 hours of receiving an inpatient order. - Treatment: develops and implements treatment programs for patients with varying disabilities and multiple medical problems; develops individualized home programs and instructs patients and families; observes patient response and adjusts methods to reach goals. - Discharge: maintains active communication with the patient, family, and care team on evaluation outcomes, treatment, home programs, and progress; begins discharge planning on the day of evaluation to support the transition home. Benefit Highlights: - Competitive compensation and generous paid time off - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans - 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan - SoFi student loan refinancing program - Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries Work location: In person, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, 38600 Medical Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551. How to Apply Email your resume to recruiter Danielle Crawford-Graves at Danielle.Crawfordgraves@uhsinc.com. Apply online: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/careers/jobs/374691?lang=en-us

    Job Requirements

    • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a bachelor's
    • master's
    • or doctoral degree. Current California Physical Therapist license or Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) letter; PTLA recipients must pass the licensing exam within 120 days of the letter date. BLS (CPR) certification. Strong written and verbal communication
    • interpersonal
    • organizational
    • and computer skills. One year of acute care PT experience preferred.

    Benefits

    • Health insurance
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Prescription Drug Plan
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) Matching
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Paid Time Off
    • Student Loan Refinancing
    • Career Development

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Job Details

    Salary Range

    $108,555 - $157,414

    Posted Date

    November 7, 2026

    Job Type

    full-time

    Setting

    Hospital

    Specialty

    Acute Care

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