Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Hillcrest

This is a full-time position at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. (70 hours/2 weeks) If census is low you will float to Chula Vista. Bonus Eligible*

Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

* Repeatedly ranked among Fortune's Top 100 Places to Work.

* Listed in Becker's Hospital Review's Top 150 Best Places to Work.

* Named one of 2024's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

* Nearly 25% of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

* Benefits include more than just medical, dental, and savings plans-like free parking and non-union status.

* Mental health benefits and resources.

* Zero co-pays on prescription drug coverage.

* Growth and promotion opportunities.

Join the inpatient rehabilitation team at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego as a Physical Therapist, working at a Level 1 Trauma and certified Stroke Center. Collaborate with a dynamic team to treat diverse cases, while delivering compassionate care to our local community. The ideal candidate will empathize with patients and contribute to providing exceptional care.

The Physical Therapist conducts evaluations, assessments, prognosis, treatment, and education as prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner, in compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 regulations.

*$4K New Hire Retention Incentive: 30% at 3 months and 70% at 12 months, $3K Relocation if moving from 100+ miles.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PT in the State of California
• Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association

Preferred Experience:

• At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting