Adventist Health·Paradise, California
The role involves planning and conducting treatment programs to restore and improve patient functions, while also serving as a co-leader in interdisciplinary patient groups. Essential functions include completing evaluations, providing therapy interventions, establishing individualized care plans, and completing accurate clinical documentation.
Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast.
Up to $20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment Job Summary: Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives.
Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.
Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.
Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
Supervises assigned assistants.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree if licensed after January 2016, and must hold a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice along with CPR or BLS certification. Two years of Physical Therapy experience is preferred.
Market context
Physical Therapist openings in California are typically supported by steady demand in outpatient, rehab, and clinic settings, especially for full-time roles. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a current California PT license, CPR or BLS certification, and prefer candidates with two years of experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your DPT eligibility and license status, then tailor your resume to highlight hands-on patient care and clinic experience.