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Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Providence

Apple Valley, CAPer Diem$51.76–80.34/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$51.76–80.34/hr
Location
Apple Valley, CA
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Physical Therapist LicenseNational Provider BLS

Job overview

The Physical Therapist at Providence St. Mary Medical Center evaluates, plans, directs, and administers prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability. The role supports patients in reaching their maximum performance and assumes accountability for patients treated by Physical Therapy Assistants. The therapist may orient staff and students, cover supervisory duties, and participate in administrative and department programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Therapy

Qualifications

APTA Training Program GraduateForeign Education Equivalency ReviewCalifornia Physical Therapist LicenseNational Provider BLSAcute Care or Related Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Physical Therapist at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA. This position is Perdiem and will work 10-hour, day shifts.

Providence St. Mary Medical Center has been a part of the community of Apply Valley, California since 1956 and is recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 6 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. Be part of our team dedicated to providing exceptional medical care across a range of specialties for our community.

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury, or loss of body part. Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. The staff Physical Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapy Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. Performs administrative duties and participates in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

  • Coursework/Training: Graduate of the American Physical Therapy Association training program.

  • Coursework/Training: Foreign trained applicants must complete successful entry level educational equivalency review.

  • Upon hire: California Physical Therapist License

  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, or sub-acute care settings.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 468657 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Rehabilitation Job Function: Clinical Care Job Schedule: Per-Diem Job Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 7550 SMMC PHYSICAL TH Address: CA Apple Valley 18300 Hwy 18 Work Location: St Mary Medical Center-Apple Valley Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $51.76 - $80.34 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,471 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51.76–80.34/hr
  • California median$60–70/hr294 hourly ranges
  • US median$47–60/hr3,017 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $66.05/hr, is close to the California median midpoint ($65/hr) — in the middle half of Physical Therapist hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 842 open Physical Therapist jobs in California and 10,471 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,871 postings).
Education
3,939 of the 10,471 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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