Physical Therapist - Tahoe City, CA

Contribute your expertise in physical therapy to a well-established hospital providing vital care services to both residents and visitors in the stunning Lake Tahoe region. This contract opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary care team in a hospital featuring acute care beds, a skilled nursing facility, and specialized trauma and emergency services.

Schedule/Hours:

• Contract role; details to be discussed based on facility needs

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Physical Therapist (PT) license
• Demonstrated experience in hospital-based therapy settings
• Proficiency with PT evaluations, treatments, and documentation in an acute care environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with patients, families, and a collaborative medical team
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced clinical settings and handle a diverse patient population

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy assessments, establishing individualized treatment plans for patients of varying ages and health conditions
• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions with an emphasis on optimizing functional mobility and patient safety
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to coordinate care and ensure continuity
• Maintain clear, timely, and compliant documentation of all evaluations, treatments, and patient progress
• Contribute to patient education and support discharge planning to promote successful recoveries post-hospitalization

Benefits and Perks:

• Opportunity to work with a renowned community hospital and trauma center
• Gain valuable experience in a multidisciplinary acute-care environment
• Work in the beautiful, vibrant Tahoe area

Take the next step in your career as a hospital-based physical therapist and make a positive impact on patient recovery and well-being. Apply today to learn more about this exciting contract position and how you can join a dedicated team serving the Lake Tahoe community.

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.