Physical Therapist (PT)

Lifepoint Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Perris, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide therapy to maximize patient speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities while documenting care according to regulatory requirements. They are also responsible for communicating patient progress to the team and instructing families or nursing staff on follow-through programs.

Qualifications

Seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapy to patients, document care, and communicate progress. Must have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, a current PT license in the state, and CPR certification. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

Full-time 

Wage scale: $45-$50 per hour

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement

Your experience matters 

At Kindred Hospital Riverside, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

  • Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities 
  • Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records 
  • Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements 
  • Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs 
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition 
  • Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws 
  • Other duties as assigned  

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program 
  • Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered 
  • Current CPR certification 
  • Strong organizational and communication skills 

About us

Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed hospital located in Perris, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.


Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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