Physical Therapist II - Inpatient Therapy

Job Description - Physical Therapist II - Inpatient Therapy (SAD007683)

Job Description

Physical Therapist II - Inpatient Therapy - (SAD007683)

Description

Title: Physical Therapist II

Location: Saddleback Medical Center

Department: Inpatient Therapy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Rate*: $60.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare''s recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position is for a Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist (CLT), which requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. This position is responsible for providing all aspects of physical therapy services, including but not limited to: screening examination, evaluation, care planning, treatment implementation, reassessment, discharge planning and education to pediatric through geriatric patients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Performs a physical therapy patient examination.

• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnosis/outcomes of care.

• Designs a physical therapy plan of care.

• Performs physical therapy interventions in a competent manner.

• Educates others using relevant and effective teaching methods.

• Produces documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.

• Uses support personnel according to legal and ethical guidelines.

• Be at work and be on time.

• Addresses the age specific needs of all populations served.

• Follow company policies, procedures and directives.

• Interact in a positive and constructive manner.

• Prioritize and multitask.

• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• One year clinical physical therapy experience required, hospital based preferred. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Current California Physical Therapist Licensure.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Card issued by the American Heart Association.

Primary Location

: United States-California-Laguna Hills

Job

: Therapist-Occuptl, Phys,Speech

Organization

: Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Schedule

: Per Diem

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Staff

Job Posting

: Aug 15, 2026, 12:30:00 PM

Work Schedule: 8/80 work shift hours (hospital)

Shift

: Day Job

Scheduled Shift Start Time: 700 - Scheduled Shift End Time: 2000

Department Name: Physical Therapy-IP