Physical Therapist I - Physical Therapy

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Job posting number: #7291235 (Ref:10028092)

Posted: October 30, 2024

Salary / Pay Rate: $39.25 - $60.84 / hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Physical Therapist I - Physical Therapy (Per Diem)

Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist I to join our team and provide exceptional rehabilitative care to our patients. This role will deliver exceptional patient care and comprehensive family education by conducting thorough evaluations, devising tailored treatment plans, and implementing appropriate physical therapy modalities and techniques. Will ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines governing the practice of Physical Therapy.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Screen patients to determine need for intervention and initiates referrals as appropriate.
  • Evaluate patients using appropriate age specific tools. Interprets data in order to plan treatment.
  • Establish goals and treatment plans based on evaluation data, rehabilitation potential, discharge plans, and in coordination with goals and plans of patient, family and other care team members.
  • Demonstrate skill and creativity in implementing patient treatment programs which are safe, effective, and efficient.
  • Modify treatment program according to patient needs and progress, terminates treatment appropriately, and develops appropriate discharge and post discharge plans.
  • Complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and third-party reimbursement reports per established departmental requirements.
  • Perform reassessments per established departmental protocols as necessary.
  • Collaborate with physician and other healthcare professionals to ensure ongoing integrated patient care.
  • Establish and maintains therapeutic relationships with patient and caregivers.
  • Attend team and family conferences; interprets pertinent findings and contributes to the development of a multidisciplinary plan of care.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited school or Masters equivalent
  • Entry level position, no experience required but interest in oncology,preferred
  • Current Physical Therapist license in the State of California or PTLA status in the state of California
  • BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
  • For pediatric service, CCS Panel provider or complete application within 60 days of hire or when hours attained.

Additional Information:

  • Hourly Per Diem Rate: $58.80/hr

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $39.25 - $60.84 / hour

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.



City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.


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Job posting number:#7291235 (Ref:10028092)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:City of Hope
Duarte,California
United States
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