Physical Therapist - San Francisco, CA

Provide expert physical therapy services in an outpatient hospital setting, focusing on comprehensive patient evaluation and development of individualized treatment plans. This role involves overseeing discipline-specific therapy services and ensuring functional treatment programs to support patients’ successful return to community activities. Serving as an educator, you will guide patients, families, students, and coworkers while upholding professional standards, organizational values, and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluations of assigned patients and develop treatment plans aligned with physician directions and patient goals.
• Delegate and direct therapy services effectively to meet individualized patient needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation, including goal-setting, quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
• Promote patient and employee safety through adherence to safety policies, including safe handling, infectious disease protocols, and workplace hazard identification.
• Participate in student education by providing supervision, setting learning objectives, and completing evaluations.
• Engage in continuous professional development and maintain active licensure according to state requirements.
• Support organizational quality improvement initiatives by actively taking part in performance improvement processes and offering constructive feedback.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Valid Physical Therapy license with good standing.
• Experience in outpatient hospital or acute care physical therapy settings.
• Knowledge of state practice acts and regulatory standards.
• Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety and ethical standards in healthcare.
• Ability to educate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and learners.

Location Overview:
San Francisco, California offers a vibrant urban experience, rich in cultural diversity and scenic beauty. Residents enjoy access to world-class dining, arts, and outdoor activities, including nearby parks and waterfronts. The city's strong healthcare infrastructure supports numerous medical facilities and a dynamic professional community.

Job Type: Contract

Experience a professional environment that values superior quality, teamwork, and resourcefulness, emphasizing patient and employee safety as core priorities. This contract position provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient care within a leading outpatient therapy setting.

Apply now to advance your career with a role dedicated to clinical excellence and patient-centered care in San Francisco.

Compensation for this position ranges from $28.06 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.