Full employer posting
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 patient evaluations, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and set clear goals to guide patient recovery. You will be expected to effectively communicate patient status, progress, and discharge recommendations to the interdisciplinary team, ensuring a collaborative approach to care.
Additionally, you will oversee the provision of services by technicians and assistants, guaranteeing high-quality support for our patients. 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.
include but not limited to: Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained. Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care. Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive. Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified. Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for new hires.
Per policy, current employees are not eligible for the Sign-On Bonus. However, we are offering a Referral Bonus for this role. Job Requirements Required Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy Program CA Physical Therapist License Basic Life Support - CPR Where You'll Work Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St.
Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St.
Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community.
One Mission. One California
About the role
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.