physical therapist subacute

Returning candidates, log in here! Physical Therapist - Subacute Requisition ID 2026-480112 Department Physical Therapy Hours / Pay Period 80 Shift Day Standard Hours 8:30 - 5:00pm Location CA-SACRAMENTO Posted Pay Range $60.90 - $68.91 /hour Company Name Methodist Hospital Sacramento Telecommute No Where You’ll Work The subacute physical therapy services at Bruceville Terrace provide intensive, extended rehabilitation to enhance strength, mobility, and functional independence for residents needing prolonged recovery from illness or injury, often bridging the gap between hospital and home. Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.One Community. One Mission. One California  Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.Evaluations: Are completed according to department protocol. Completed within 24 - 48 hours once evaluation has been initiated. All relevant areas are thoroughly completed. Appropriate goals are set relative to the patient's prior level of function. Treatment plan is relevant to patient's problems identified. Patient/family participates in treatment plan and in setting goalsProvides Effective and Adequate Treatment: Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines. Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness. Goals and treatment are modified as appropriate in relation to working toward goals. Selects appropriate treatment interventionsPatient/Family Education and Training: Addresses patient/family education. Demonstrates a variety of teaching methods. Methods are appropriate to the level of understanding. Education is timely (initiated when patient/family capable of learning) and need is identified with action taken to initiate trainingDocumentation: Complies with department policy regarding documentation Job Requirements RequiredPhysical Therapist: CA, within 6 - months.Basic Life Support - CPRPreferredPrevious experience as a Physical TherapistWe are offering a $3,000 sign on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity? Join one of our Talent Communities to learn more about a career at CommonSpirit Health and experience #humankindness.   CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify. Application FAQs