Physical Therapist
Professional Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
commonspirit· Physical Therapy
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN
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.
- Clinical/Technical Skills
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Interpersonal/Communication Skills
- Professional Development
- Legal, Moral and Ethical Parameters
Job Requirements
Required
- Entry level accepted.Individuals working in the NICU, one year pediatric experience is required. and
- Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire (Must be through the American Heart Association)
Preferred
- Completed post graduate education, or posess certification or CEU's in Acute care, geriatrics, wound care, orthopaedics, pediatrics, NICU & neurology or any other clinically relevant coursework/seminars. and 1 year of hospital based, acute care practice., upon hire and
- Advanced experience with computer software programs and clinical documentation in Hospital based practice. Multi-lingual, Spanish, Tagalog.
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 Jun 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Physical Therapist
commonspirit
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