Physical Therapist - Outpatient
southcoast
OTHER💰 USD 45–65/yr
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
commonspirit· Outpatient Physical Therapy
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Physical Therapist, you will help pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients rebuild or maintain their physical well-being so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.
Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct therapeutic treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.
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 that ensures effective documentation and compliance with department protocol.
- Complete patient evaluations within 48 hours according to department protocol, setting appropriate and relevant goals.
- Implement effective and adequate treatment plans, modifying goals and interventions as appropriate while ensuring patient safety.
- Provide comprehensive patient and family education, utilizing various teaching methods suitable for their level of understanding.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to department policies for concise, legible records that reflect all interventions and assessments.
- Communicate treatment plans and patient status promptly with the interdisciplinary team and medical doctors, participating in team conferences as needed.
- Ensure compliance with department policies for timecards, productivity logs, billing, and other departmental functions.
Job Requirements
Required
- California Physical Therapist license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
Preferred
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Physical Therapist - Outpatient position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Physical Therapist - Outpatient role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Physical Therapist - Outpatient role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Physical Therapist - Outpatient role in the Outpatient Physical Therapy department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Physical Therapist - Outpatient at commonspirit belong to?
This Physical Therapist - Outpatient position is part of the Outpatient Physical Therapy department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Physical Therapist - Outpatient position at commonspirit?
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When was the Physical Therapist - Outpatient job at commonspirit posted?
This Physical Therapist - Outpatient position at commonspirit was posted on Apr 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
commonspirit
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