Physical Therapist Acute

Sunrise Hospital; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 62,350 - 93,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A major healthcare facility in Las Vegas is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with diverse medical conditions as part of a comprehensive healthcare team. Responsibilities include supervising assistants, planning treatment programs, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Ideal candidates should hold a degree from an accredited program and maintain Nevada licensure. The role offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive environment focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a licensed physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Maintain licensure by the State of Nevada as determined by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• One to two years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred; entry-level graduates will be considered.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and treat a variety of patients with different medical conditions.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians.
• Provide goal-directed treatment program planning and modification.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Supervision of assistants

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of a licensed physical therapy program

Licensure by the State of Nevada

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $45.26 - $67.90 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Physical Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other consumer discount programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The staff physical therapist is responsible for the evaluation, assessment and treatment of a wide variety of patients, including, but not limited to patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and other medical conditions in the areas of acute, subacute, rehabilitation and outpatient physical therapy. The staff physical therapist is responsible for the supervision of physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians. The staff physical therapist must evaluate and treat patients in accordance with the rules and regulations of this facility, the Physical Therapy Practice Act, and the State of Nevada, Board of Professional Regulations. The staff physical therapist must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and assess and interpret data reflective of the patient’s medical status and age‑specific needs, in order to provide the appropriate care, as described in the department’s policies and procedures. The staff physical therapist will provide goal‑directed treatment program planning, implementation and modification, as well as related documentation and communication for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Graduate of a licensed physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Maintain licensure by the State of Nevada as determined by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• One to two years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred; entry‑level graduates will be considered.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center provides Las Vegas and the Southwest region with high‑quality, advanced healthcare services. We have been serving our community for nearly 60 years. Sunrise Hospital has been a Consumer Choice Award recipient for 15 consecutive years. We are the largest acute care facility in Nevada and the state’s only fresh‑post‑op Pediatric CICU. Our facility offers an advanced comprehensive stroke center which received the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the GWTG.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.