What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Ortho - Encinitas Clinic position at Scripps Health?
This is a full-time position at Encinitas Rehab Clinic. 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.
Why Join this Unit?
* Largest rehabilitation team in the Scripps Health system
* New, state of the art facility
* Close-knit team environment
The Physical Therapist 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.
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
Required Qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
* Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of California
* Current BLS from the American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications:
* At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
