• Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Hillcrest

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a full-time position (Wed-Sat) at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. 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?*

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    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.

     

    Join the inpatient rehabilitation team at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego as a Physical Therapist, working at a Level 1 Trauma and certified Stroke Center. Collaborate with a dynamic team to treat diverse cases, while delivering compassionate care to our local community. The ideal candidate will empathize with patients and contribute to providing exceptional care.

     

    The Physical Therapist conducts evaluations, assessments, prognosis, treatment, and education as prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner, in compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 regulations.

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    *$4K New Hire Retention Incentive: 30% at 3 months and 70% at 12 months, $3K Relocation if moving from 100 miles.

    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.

    Requirements:

    * Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

    * Licensed as a PT in the State of California OR License Pending (Must have license in hand before start)

    * Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association

    Preferred Experience:

    * At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting

    **Job:** **Rehab*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Mercy San Diego*

    **Title:** *Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Hillcrest*

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO*

    **Requisition ID:** *252005356*