Physical Therapist – Inpatient – Hillcrest
Facility: Scripps Mercy San Diego
Location: San Diego, CA
Career Area: Rehab
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 252001813
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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
Job Description
This is a full-time position at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. (70 hours/2 weeks) If census is low you will float to Chula Vista. Bonus Eligible*
Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation’s most respected healthcare organizations.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
Repeatedly ranked among Fortune’s Top 100 Places to Work.
Listed in Becker’s Hospital Review’s Top 150 Best Places to Work.
Named one of 2024’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
Nearly 25% of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Benefits include more than just medical, dental, and savings plans—like free parking and non-union status.
Mental health benefits and resources.
Zero co-pays on prescription drug coverage.
Growth and promotion opportunities.
Join the inpatient rehabilitation team at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego as a Physical Therapist, working at a Level 1 Trauma and certified Stroke Center. Collaborate with a dynamic team to treat diverse cases, while delivering compassionate care to our local community. The ideal candidate will empathize with patients and contribute to providing exceptional care.
*$4K New Hire Retention Incentive: 30% at 3 months and 70% at 12 months, $3K Relocation if moving from 100+ miles.
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
- Internal candidates
- Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met
- Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
- Must remain in original department/specialty
- Must remain in original Job Title
- Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PT in the State of California
- Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association
Preferred Experience:
- At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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At Scripps, we seek dedicated, compassionate people to join our team and make a significant impact on the health of our community and the future of healthcare. Throughout our five hospital campuses, 30 outpatient centers and clinics, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices throughout the region, each member of our team plays a key role in our life-changing and life-saving mission. Scripps Health is the only San Diego-based company to make Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work. Our people and their commitment to the highest standards of care are what define us.

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