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Physical Therapist

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/4/2025

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Job Description

Adventist Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Physical Therapist
  • Discipline : Therapy
  • Start Date : ASAP
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • Employment Type : Staff

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

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 :

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s) : Required
  • Master's Degree : Preferred
  • Doctorate Degree : Preferred
  • Two years' Physical Therapy experience : Preferred
  • Experience in working with an adult and geriatric population : Required
  • Licenses / Certifications :

  • Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice : Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification : Required
  • Physical Therapist (PT) : 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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

    Adventist Health Job ID #39754. Posted job title : physical therapist, full time, day shift-8hr

    About Adventist Health

    Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 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 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission : living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

    Benefits

  • Continuing Education
  • Bereavement
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care FSA
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Health savings account
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