Physical Therapist – Inpatient

Facility: Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Location: La Jolla, CA

Career Area: Rehab

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Job ID: 252001362

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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Job Description

 This is a full-time inpatient position at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla. Bonus Eligible+

 Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Your work will be respected and appreciated while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

 Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

·        Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.

·        Named top 150 Best Places to Work by Beckers Hospital Review

·        Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

·        Benefits beyond the usual Medical, Dental, and Savings Plans such as free parking and non-union status

 

Join our energetic team which collaborates with other teams creating a cohesive structure. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and develop their skills while maintaining a patient-centered approach to the care they provide.   

The Physical Therapist provides Physical Therapy evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education as prescribed by qualified medical practitioner in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements.

*4K New Hire Incentive and $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

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Position Pay Range: $52.28-$75.96/hour

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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Awards

Certified Great Place to Work Designation
Fortune Top 100 Hospitals Award
American Heart Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines Designation for Stroke Care Gold Plus Stroke Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy