Physical Therapist

Flagship Therapy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Unlimited CEU Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

South Mountain Post Acute Care in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for our in-house rehab program. The role involves screening and treating patients with cognitive and ADL impairments, using standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to guide care.

You’ll collaborate with the care team, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning in a post-acute setting. We offer a pay rate of $45–$55 per hour based on experience, with a supportive CAPLICO

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing.
• Open to PTs at all experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Screens/evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops a plan of care.
• Uses standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment per regulatory requirements.
• Administers procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, and assistive devices.
• Assesses progress and adjusts treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes and refers as appropriate.
• Provides counseling to patients and families about physical disorders.
• Communicates progress and plans with supervisor and health team.
• Delivers comprehensive discharge summaries.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Clinical assessment

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST – FULL TIME – SOUTH MOUNTAIN POST ACUTE – PHOENIX, AZ

South Mountain Post Acute Care in Phoenix, AZ, is a post-acute care facility with long-term care, short-term care, and geriatric services provided. We can offer a stable and fun in-house therapy team to work with as well as excellent programs serving our geriatric clientele in their journey to recovery. We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist for our in-house rehab program!

Pay: $45 - $55/hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.


• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.


• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.


• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.


• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.


• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.


• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.


• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.


• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

Experience/Qualifications:

Licensed Physical Therapist

This position is open to PTs at all experience levels

At South Mountain Post Acute Care, we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As a Physical Therapist with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

Benefits:

We offer a variety of benefits programs to eligible employees. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and hours worked and may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)


• 401k w/ Match


• Paid Time Off


• Unlimited CEU Opportunities


• Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Scholarship Opportunities


• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com

Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

About Us:

South Mountain Post Acute Care is an affiliate of Ensign Services, Inc. (\"ESI\"), a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care whose affiliated entities employ over 55,000 team members.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as \"estimated\" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 09/04/2026