Physical Therapist

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

Position Summary:

Upon referral provides professional Physical Therapy services including evaluations, planning individual patient care programs, and treatments. Demonstrates/uses current knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Participates in job related departmental functions as an integral member of the patient care team.

**Job Requirements**

Required

+ Bachelors Other Physical Therapy and Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehab; OR

+ Completion of six to nine months internship in an acute care or acute rehab.

+ Knowledge of physical therapy theory, treatment, and evaluation in areas of neurology is recommended, upon hire or

+ Masters Other Physical Therapy and Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehab; OR

+ Completion of six to nine months internship in an acute care or acute rehab.

+ Knowledge of physical therapy theory, treatment, and evaluation in areas of neurology is recommended, upon hire or

+ Doctorate Of Science Physical Therapy and Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehab; OR

+ Completion of six to nine months internship in an acute care or acute rehab.

+ Knowledge of physical therapy theory, treatment, and evaluation in areas of neurology is recommended, upon hire

+ Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire and

+ Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

**Where You'll Work**

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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**Pay Range**

$68.56 - $79.51 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.