Physical Therapist

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Upon referral provides professional Physical Therapy services including evaluations, planning individual patient care programs, and treatments. Demonstrates/uses current knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Participates in job related departmental functions as an integral member of the patient care team.

Job Requirements

Required

Bachelors Other Physical Therapy and Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehab; OR

Completion of six to nine months internship in an acute care or acute rehab.

Knowledge of physical therapy theory, treatment, and evaluation in areas of neurology is recommended, upon hire or

Masters Other Physical Therapy and Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehab; OR

Completion of six to nine months internship in an acute care or acute rehab.

Knowledge of physical therapy theory, treatment, and evaluation in areas of neurology is recommended, upon hire or

Doctorate Of Science Physical Therapy and Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehab; OR

Completion of six to nine months internship in an acute care or acute rehab.

Knowledge of physical therapy theory, treatment, and evaluation in areas of neurology is recommended, upon hire

Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire and

Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire