Physical Therapist

Requisition ID: 2025-396313 Employment Type: Full Time Department: Physical Therapy Hours/Pay Period: 80 Shift: Day Weekly Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday - Monday Remote: No Category: Therapy, Allied Health Job Summary and Responsibilities Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. + Conduct thorough evaluations and assessments of patients' physical conditions. + Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings. + Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other modalities to patients. + Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed. + Educate patients and their families on exercises and techniques for continued improvement. + Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care. + Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in physical therapy. + some weekend commitment Job Requirements + Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy holding a Baccalaureate Degree or higher is required. + Current California Physical Therapy licensure required (PTL) + Recent graduates who are board-eligible will be considered for provisional appointments. + Current CPR (AHA BLS) + Fire Safety card required. (must obtain 90 days from start date) Training: + Academic curriculum will include coursework on growth and development, gerontology, and therapeutic procedures for pediatric, adolescent adult, and geriatric populations. + New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience. Upon annual appraisal must demonstrate participation in external continuing education. + Therapists will apply and obtain CCS paneling once one year equivalent of pediatric experience is obtained. Where You'll Work Founded in 1955 Dignity Health u2013 Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award-winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nationu2019s five largest healthcare systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit /northridgehospital for more information.

Created: 2025-11-15