Physical Therapist

commonspirit· Physical Therapy
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

  • Conducts initial evaluations on assigned inpatients within 24 hours of receipt of order, ensuring they are completed within 48 hours
  • Performs initial evaluations for newly referred patients to determine the primary and secondary problems involved. Collects baseline data and determines the appropriateness of the prescribed care
  • Develops a patient treatment plan based on the information obtained from the initial evaluation, including modalities/procedures to be used, treatment objectives, frequency of patient visits, and time frame for short-term goals
  • Re-assesses the patient's progress and revises the treatment plan on a bi-weekly basis or sooner
  • Completes documentation in the patient's chart which includes the subjective and objective responses and any anticipated changes in the treatment plan. Reviews patient care plan daily and adjusts it appropriately
  • Instructs the patient and/or family for home program education and rationale for the various aspects of the treatment program and completes appropriate documentation

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduate of a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association., upon hire
  • Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire (Must be through the American Heart Association)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Physical Therapist position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Physical Therapist role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Physical Therapist role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Physical Therapist role in the Physical Therapy department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Physical Therapist at commonspirit belong to?
This Physical Therapist position is part of the Physical Therapy department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Physical Therapist position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Physical Therapist job at commonspirit posted?
This Physical Therapist position at commonspirit was posted on Aug 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Physical Therapist
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