Physical Therapist

St. Elizabeth Community Hospital provides state-of-the-art health care to the North State communities. This award-winning facility is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical center. Located in picturesque Tehama County St. Elizabeth offers 76 licensed beds a trauma level III emergency department comprehensive surgical services and a progressive Family Birth Center. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a Truven 100 Top Hospital in the Nation for seven consecutive years and has built a reputation for excellence in orthopedics family-centered maternity care and emergency services. St. Elizabeth is a sister facility to Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta and is committed to providing the highest quality compassionate care available. For more information visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/stelizabethhospital.

Position Summary:

Incumbent performs initial evaluations for newly referred patients to determine the primary and secondary problems involved, to collect baseline data regarding findings of tests and measurements and other appropriate factors, and to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed care.  Incumbent also develops a patient treatment plan, to establish goals and carry out the treatment plan to ensure proper patient care.

**Offering a 4,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified applicants

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Possesses a valid license as a Registered Physical Therapist issued by the State of California, or evidence that application for licensure has been accepted
• BLS CPR Certification required (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Ability to perform duties and make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize patient needs and other duties

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