Physical Therapist, Acute care
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Community Health System
Fresno, CA, US
Summary
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the examination, evaluation, and implementation of treatment programs for acute care patients. They also coordinate care with the patient care team, participate in discharge planning, and supervise therapy assistants and students.
Job Description
Overview
Benefits and Opportunities for you!
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
- Free Continuing Education and certification
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
Responsibilities
You love what you do, now love where you do it. The Physical Therapist 2 responsibilities include identification of signs and symptoms that signal appropriateness for PT examination and also the actual examination, evaluation, planning, organizing, and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients. Participates in case conferences and discharge planning. Develops and implements developmentally and culturally appropriate education to meet needs of patient and family. Communicates effectively with other patient care team members and coordinates care provided. Supervises PT Assistants and rehab therapy aides. Coordinates/supervises student clinical educational experience. Work in an environment that involves critical care intervention and requires seven-day-a-week coverage. Therapist Level II, III, or IV determination is based on essential behaviors, scope of clinical expertise, professional experience, advanced certifications or specialty practice, leadership activities, and contributions to education, research, or quality initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
Licenses and Certifications
- PT - State of California Physical Therapist License required
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
