Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Nature and Scope

The Physical Therapist is a qualified person who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides Physical Therapy services to patients in the acute, swing, skilled nursing and outpatient settings as prescribed and ordered by the attending physician.

Location

• You may be requested to travel between the two offices situated in Quincy, CA, and Greenville, CA.

Compensation

Compensation for Non-Benefited, Per Diem Pay Scale

• Base Rate: $70.11–$99.96 per hour 
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Job Status / Shift Information

• Per Diem, non-benefited
• You will float between SNF, Inpatient, and Outpatient Settings 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
• Active California Physical Therapy License (in good standing)
• Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
• Current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Compliance with all California and federal PT regulatory requirements

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year experience in acute care, swing bed/skilled nursing, or outpatient settings
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage diverse patient populations and diagnoses
• Proficiency with computers and EMR systems
• Strong problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Treats injuries, manage chronic conditions, prevent future problems, improve physical function and educate patients to maximize and/or maintain their maximum level of independence.
• Records and reports to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition as required/needed.
• Educates patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) and other necessary therapeutic equipment/devices.
• Attends rehabilitation center staff meetings and in-service presentations.

Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
• A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
  • Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name/Email:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169