Inpatient Physical Therapist — Rehab Leader & Educator

American Advanced Management Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist who evaluates and treats adults and geriatrics under physician orders. The role designs individualized plans of care to improve strength, balance, mobility, and function, and works to restore independence across care settings.

You will supervise PTAs and Rehab Aides, contribute to policy development, and participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives while adhering to regulatory requirements and hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from CAPTE-accredited PT program with DPT or equivalent.
• APTA affiliation encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents a complete functional assessment of the patient per guidelines.
• Designs and implements an individualized Plan of Care with measurable goals.
• Performs therapy including exercise, gait training, manual therapy per hospital guidelines.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and support staff.
• Communicates progress and discharge plans with physicians, patients, families.
• Instructs patients in home exercise and discharge programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning and post-discharge rehab.
• Maintains licensure, completes mandatory training and continuing education.
• Complies with policies, safety rules, HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

APTA affiliation encouraged

Job description

Phoenix Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist who evaluates and treats adults and geriatrics under physician orders. The role designs individualized plans of care to improve strength, balance, mobility, and function, and works to restore independence across care settings.

You will supervise PTAs and Rehab Aides, contribute to policy development, and participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives while adhering to regulatory requirements and hospital standards.