Physical Therapist

Located in beautiful San Andreas, California, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25 bed non-profit critical access facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Calaveras County, CA. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

Nestled in the heart of Gold Country, Calaveras County is home to many outdoor activities whether it be hiking on the Rich gulch trail, golfing at Greenhorn Creek , or spending the day at White Pines Lake.

You will have accessibility to a more adventurous lifestyle and enjoy some of the best wines the Sierra Foothills has to offer. If you enjoy a close-knit community but not too far away from a big city, San Andreas is a place for you.

We are offering relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.

Under the general guidance of the Physical Therapy Manager; administers patient evaluations, plans and implements patient treatment proficiently for all assigned patient diagnoses. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Technicians in patient treatment programs. Assists in supervision, training and orienting new staff. This position treats/cares for patients of all ages. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

As our Physical Therapist at Mark Twain Medical Center, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll help our patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing following an illness, injury, or issues with aging. Using various treatments, you will help patients reduce pain, build strength and endurance, increase range of motion, or develop better balance to keep them functioning at their best level.

You’re always ready for the next task. Our physical therapists see between 6 to 8 patients daily for initial evaluations, re-evaluations, or treatments for out-patient and in-patient services. 1 to 1 patient to therapist sessions per hour maximizes the patient and therapist relationship in order to seek the best possible treatment outcomes. You’ll work with a variety of backgrounds - orthopedic injury or surgery recovery, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or conditions affecting balance, to name a few. If you are looking for a positive team dynamic setting, Mark Twain Medical Center’s PT department is full of collaborative and supportive team members willing to offer help, advice, or mentoring at any time.

To thrive as a physical therapist, you must be a team player. You should be personable, positive, and motivated to provide quality care to a wide variety of patients every day.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Minimum:

• A Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a university or college accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must possess a valid license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of California.
• Current American Heart Association BLS.

Preferred:

• Experience in an acute care hospital, rehabilitation center and outpatient setting is preferred.
• Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association is encoura

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