Job Information
Dignity Health Physical Therapist I in Arroyo Grande, California
Overview
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.
Responsibilities
In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, the Physical Therapist I is responsible for providing physical therapy assessments and treatments to patients.
Qualifications
Hospital Based: Must possess or be eligible to possess a CA PT license or obtain PTLA status. License or PTLA status must be current and continuous by the commencement of employment.
Must possess or be eligible to possess a CA PT license or obtain PTLA status. License or PTLA status must be current and continuous by the commencement of employment.
CPR Certification Required.
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates competent working knowledge of standard physical therapy practices, procedures and equipment utilized in the department.
Ability to interface with physicians and communicate verbally and in writing a patient's deficits and need for PT services.
Pay Range
$40.66 - $58.96 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.