Dignity Health is hiring: Physical Therapist in Northridge

Responsibilities: + Establishes functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential. + Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e., teach-back, demonstration, video, written handouts). + Establishes and follows patient precautions. Observes patients' responses to treatment and reports unusual occurrences. Follows hand-off guidelines.

Job Requirements: + A graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy holding a Baccalaureate Degree or higher is required. + Current California Physical Therapy licensure is 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 within 90 days of start date) Preferred + Master's in Physical Therapy or higher degree, upon hire Where You'll Work Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women's health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

Pay Range: $52.04 - $77.42 /hour