Lead Physical Therapist, Full Time, Day Shift

About the role

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community since 1956, comprising a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center, and advanced wound care center. Located in Ukiah, a charming small town known for its rich character, arts, vineyards, and natural surroundings, the area offers 300 days of sunshine annually and is conveniently situated two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients to promote, maintain, and improve treatment programs and protocols.
• Serves as a resource to assist with other departmental aspects.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.
• Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools, establishes individualized treatment plans for patients, and completes necessary documentation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred.
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred.
• One year's experience in an acute care facility: Preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required.
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 66685
• Job Category : Therapist
• Posting Date : 2026-06-10T23:48:13+00:00
• Locations : Ukiah, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $54.20 to $74.34. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.