Manager Physical Therapy

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Physical Therapy Manager to help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and provide direct treatments, while ensuring productivity standards and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and families. A patient-centered, communicative leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapy field required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in related field.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• License eligibility for AZ-based therapy fields (PT / OT / SLP).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CARF, CMS).
• Assist quality improvement efforts within the organization.
• Evaluate staff and programs; set goals via surveys.
• Manage cost centers to meet productivity standards.
• Participate in annual budget planning with Director.
• Submit monthly/quarterly labor, expenses, and productivity variance reports.
• Perform initial evaluations and develop/update plans of care.
• Provide direct therapies and maintain patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Patient-centered care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related therapy field

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapy Manager, 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.

• Coordinates and maintains all regulatory compliance for all departments and programs, (e.g., The Joint Commission, CARF, CMS, etc.).


• Assists the organization in quality improvement efforts.


• Evaluates performance of staff and programs and establishes goals through patient experience and employee experience survey results.


• Manages the cost center(s) to meet the productivity standard.


• Participates in annual budget planning with the Director.


• Submits monthly/quarterly variance reports on labor management, expenses and productivity as directed.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Degree in related therapy field


• Minimum of 3 years experience in related field


• 2 years Supervisory experience


• Physical Therapist: AZ, or


• Occupational Therapist: AZ, or


• Speech Language Pathologist: AZ

Preferred

• Masters Degree


• 5 years in a Supervisory role

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.


• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.


• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.


• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.


• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$54.76 - $81.45 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.