Physical Therapist - $16,000 sign on bonus

Dignity Health Physical Therapy•Henderson, NV

7d•$87,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Dignity and Select Medical are seeking a Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care in Henderson, Nevada. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with annual compensation of $87,000–$110,000 depending on experience and a $16,000 sign-on bonus. The position also includes a student debt benefit program and annual bonus plan. The organization supports physical therapists’ professional development through mentorship and orientation, paid national certifications, continuing education, and career opportunities across specialties such as aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, and hand therapy. Continuing education offerings may be worth up to $15,580 annually and include an APTA-accredited orthopedic residency program, weekend classes, online education, and formal weekly mentoring for new graduates. The successful candidate is adaptable, patient-centric, communicative, detail-oriented, and collaborative. The role requires meeting state education and licensure requirements for physical therapy, maintaining CPR certification, and fulfilling the listed physical demands. Select Medical describes its mission as delivering an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of the educational requirements mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a physical therapy license.
Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently during a workday or shift and to lift 50 pounds alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday or shift.
Visual acuity, near and distant, sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Nice To Haves

The posting highlights continuing education, residency and fellowship programs, and weekly mentoring for new graduates; it does not explicitly designate these as required qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered physical therapy care that supports patients’ healing and recovery.
Adapt or adjust to accommodate colleagues and patients.
Communicate proactively and empathetically.
Ensure details are completed correctly.
Work as an integral member of a clinical team.
Lift and move patients using biomedical techniques.
Push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Schedule and prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Maintain accurate records and understand and communicate directions.