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Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Physical Therapist 8.5 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Evaluate, diagnose, plan and provide quality therapy treatments that meet each patient's individual needs and that are medically prescribed and necessary using the standards of professional practice.

Exercises independent judgment for clinical decision making and prepares all documention required to support all aspects of patient care provided. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i. e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i. e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).

Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.

Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

  • As required by certification and/or licensure
  • Preferred Education: Not Applicable
  • Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months physical therapist
  • Preferred Experience: 1 - 2 years physical therapist

Required Certification

  • American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
  • Preferred Certification: Not Applicable
  • Required License: Valid Driver's License
  • Current CA Licensed Physical Therapist or CA Limited Permit
  • Preferred License: Not Applicable

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and provide quality therapy treatments tailored to individual patient needs based on professional standards. Maintain all necessary patient care documentation and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a valid California Physical Therapist license or limited permit and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Candidates should have 0-6 months of experience, though 1-2 years is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTherapy Treatment PlanningPatient DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationMicrosoft Office

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Outpatient) at Palomar Health a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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CME allowance
88%
401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.5
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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