Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus

MEP Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct rehabilitation care in a skilled nursing facility, focusing on long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for diverse orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary needs.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and compliance with policies, with opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits. Apply to join a collaborative team committed to quality of life and functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed to practice in the applicable state.
• CPR certification is required.
• One year of experience preferred, though new graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Assess and document patient progress.
• Supervise therapy staff and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote functional improvement.

Education

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program

State licensure

CPR certification

New graduates welcome

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Physical Therapist provides direct rehabilitation care to patients in a skilled nursing facility setting, focusing on long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for diverse populations with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary needs.

Responsibilities include:

developing and implementing treatment plans, assessing patient progress, supervising therapy staff, and ensuring documentation accuracy. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to promote functional improvement and quality of life.

Qualifications:

graduate from an accredited physical therapy program, valid licensure in the applicable state, CPR certification, and preferably one year of experience—though new graduates are welcome.

Key skills and requirements:

proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication, good body mechanics, decision‑making ability, adherence to legal and safety standards, professionalism, and confidentiality.

The position emphasizes patient‑centered care, teamwork, and compliance with policies, with opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits.