Staff Physical Therapist - Physical Therapist Per-Diem - Variable Shifts

Washington Hospital
Fremont, CA

Description

Salary Range: $60.70-82.07 plus per diem differential

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Physical Therapist will provide professional Physical Therapy Services specific to patient's age and diagnosis including evaluation, planning individual patient care programs, treatments, documentation, educating patient and family, conferring with other professional and performing other related duties as required. Will work in a variety of acute care hospital units, including Polytrauma, Neuro, Ortho, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry and population will include inpatient and outpatients. Work schedule will include day shift, PM shift and some weekend scheduling. Therapists are members of ESC Local 20 union.

In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.

Educational Requirements

  • Master's or Clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program of Physical Therapy approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

  • Ccurrent California license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Physical Therapy Board.
  • Current Basic Life Support Provider Certificate from the American Heart Association.

Experience Requirements

  • Successful completion of internship in physical disabilities setting.
  • 3+ years of experience in an acute care setting.
  • Acute care, neuro, geriatric and Level II trauma patient population in both inpatient and outpatient care.
  • Experience in Level 1 or 2 Trauma Hospital preferred.
  • Work experience with the following populations desired
    • Trauma
    • Neonatal ICU
    • Neuro (OP, Traumatic brain injury, Post-concussion)

Skills or Abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
  • Experience with Physical Therapy skills, patient movement devices and equipment.
  • Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly in speaking and writing.
  • Emotional stability, personal and professional integrity, interest in growth and learning.

PREFERRED

  • Holds professional certifications in clinical practice
  • Clinical experience in Neurology, Wound, Acute Care, Vestibular

Washington Hospital Health System does not utilize any form of electronic chatting, such as Google chat for the purposes of interviewing candidates for employment. If you are contacted by any entity or individual attempting to engage you in this format, do not disclose any personal information and contact Washington Hospital Healthcare System.

Posted 2026-04-09

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