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Physical Therapist

  • Dominican Hospital
  • Santa Cruz, California
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The posted compensation range of $62.33 - $72.28 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-456719
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Physical Therapy
Hours/Pay Period
72
Weekly Schedule
Within Mon-Sun7:00-^:00
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Therapy
Union
NUHW

Job Summary 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 initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate 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.
  • Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families. •Acknowledge Introduce Explain Duration Thank. Exhibits behaviors that ensure patient loyalty. •Introduces self by giving name and purpose •Is polite and courteous in communications •Listens and responds with respect and empathy •Anticipates patients and visitors needs •Uses appropriate verbal/body language •Ensures that patient/family has had appropriate explanation by asking if there are any other questions. •Always thanks the patient and family for their participation and time.
  • Actively promotes teamwork within the rehabilitation process. Facilitates effective intra- and inter -departmental relations to ensure employee engagement. •Demonstrates professional relationships with all staff members. •Displays warm welcome to patients, coworkers and visitors •Offers assistance during down time i.e. no shows •Provides an accurate and informative hand off to the next care provider •Delegate within the team according to skill level and patient load. •Answers call bells and other patient requests quickly & graciously •Checks-in with Staffing Captain to ensure that all unit and patient needs are met.
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills and effective communication to ensure high quality care. •Participates in and encourages open and continuous communication in an effective, courteous and timely manner with all care providers, family members and patients. •Uses appropriate communication in appropriate areas and appropriate times. •Demonstrates effective conflict-resolution techniques. •Reacts appropriately to problems, and initiates problem-solving behaviors. •Assists team members to ensure that problems are resolved. •Seeks appropriate assistance when needed. •Evaluates the outcomes of actions, and modifies approach as needed. •Offers and is open to constructive feedback to promote the quality of patient care and hospital operations.
  • Acts as a resource and / or role model for student, intern, contract and other therapy staff. •Supports and orients new staff /volunteers so they are made to feel a part of the team. •Provides feedback to promote excellence in care •Mentors other staff as appropriate to ensure team development. •Behaves in a dignified and professional manner
  • Actively promotes professional development, and promotes a positive image of therapy specialty: •Maintains ethical standards established by professional affiliation. •Maintains knowledge of current therapy issues/practices, and changes in health care delivery. •Assists in the development and presentation of in-service programs to hospital associates, family members and/or community organizations. •Attends annual skills day. •Takes responsibility for own career development. •Actively participates in evaluation, planning and development of programs within the Physical Therapy Department as well as Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy programs.
  • Demonstrates personal responsibility and stewardship. •Attends mandatory training/in services in timely manner and as scheduled. Effectively participates in all appropriate meetings. •Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and direct own work. •Meets department determined patient contact hours per day. •Takes initiative to manage personal efficiency. •Participates in flex off/call off to ensure that department productivity is met.

Job Requirements
Required
  • Bachelors Other Physical Therapy, upon hire or
  • Masters Other Physical Therapy, upon hire or
  • Doctorate Of Science Physical Therapy, upon hire and
  • Physical Therapist: CA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred
  • one year experience as a physical therapist in physical disabilities setting, preferably in acute care or acute rehab.
Where You'll Work

Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women’s and children’s services, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Comprehensive Care
Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives ‘A’ grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group, and has received national recognition for superior patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Healthgrades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
As Santa Cruz County’s heart attack (STEMI) receiving center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital’s heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient’s chest.
Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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