Physical Therapist

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award-winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest healthcare systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical well-being so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day, you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• A graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy holding a Baccalaureate Degree or higher is required.
• Current California Physical Therapy licensure required (PTL)
• Recent graduates who are board-eligible will be considered for provisional appointments.
• New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience. Upon annual appraisal must demonstrate participation in external continuing education.
• Current CPR (AHA BLS)
• Fire Safety card required. (must obtain 90 days from start date)