Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Chula Vista, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Quality of Care, Team Player, Veterans Health Information Systems Technology Architecture (VISTA)
LOCATION
Chula Vista, CA
POSTED
16 days ago

Job Description - Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Chula Vista (262003879)

Job Description

Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Chula Vista - 262003879

Description

This is a part-time (.7, 56 hours/2 weeks) position in 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:

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Our rehab team at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is eager to welcome an Inpatient Physical Therapist to their tight-knit department. You will partner closely with other rehab disciplines to provide a collaborative approach to patient care. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning and excited to make a difference in this southern San Diego community.

The Physical Therapist (inpatient) provides Physical Therapy evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education as prescribed by qualified medical practitioner in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
  • Licensed as a PT in the State of California or Pending CA PT license (must have license in hand by start)
  • Current BLS Certificate (American Heart Association)

Preferred Experience:

  • Acute Care/Inpatient experience

Job

: Rehab

Primary Location

: Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA

435 H STREET

CHULA VISTA 91910

Organization

: Scripps Mercy Chula Vista

Job Posting

: Jun 19, 2026, 11:52:06 PM

Benefit Status: PT - PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 54.24 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 78.66

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers