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Physical Therapist (PT), PRN

Lifepoint Health·Gardena, California

$53 - $55/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Evaluate patient conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to facilitate recovery. Instruct nursing staff and families on follow-through programs while maintaining accurate patient records and equipment safety.

Physical Therapist (PT) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Per Diem Wage scale

  • $40.00-$65.00 per hour Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Professional Development Your experience matters At Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute Put your physical therapy skills to work where they're really needed
  • evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better, day by day. You'll also instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws Other duties as assigned

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Qualifications and requirements: Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered Current CPR certification Strong organizational and communication skills About us Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena is a 54-bed hospital located in Gardena, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a current, unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of service. Candidates must also hold a current CPR certification and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Organizational skills
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient education
  • CPR certification
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Patient evaluation
  • Physical therapy

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Medical coverage
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) retirement package
  • Mental health services
  • Paid family leave
  • Accident insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Gym memberships

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$53 - $55/hr
Location
Gardena, California
Posted
Apr 24, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

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Salary listed on 314 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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