Physical Therapist - Inpatient & Outpatient

Independence Rehab•Oro Valley, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist for a position at Splendido at Rancho Vistoso in Tucson, Arizona. The role provides clinical variety across the continuum of geriatric care, including inpatient rehabilitation in skilled nursing and outpatient therapy for residents in assisted living and independent living. Outpatient treatments are scheduled one-on-one in 45-minute appointments. The position is designed for approximately 36 or more hours per week and is expected to grow into a 40-hour position. Scheduling is flexible, including flexibility in the days worked and the structure of the workday. The posting also describes the opportunity as suited to a therapist seeking approximately 25–30 hours per week. Independence Rehab is therapist-owned and operated and emphasizes ethical, evidence-based care, clinical autonomy, realistic expectations, meaningful outcomes, and responsive leadership. The therapist will work with older adults and collaborate with facility and interdisciplinary team members while supporting PTA team members.

Requirements

Be licensed or license-eligible in Arizona.
Have strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Be organized and comfortable working independently.
Enjoy building relationships with older adults.
Value flexibility and autonomy.

Nice To Haves

Previous skilled nursing or geriatric experience is helpful but not required.
Enjoy working across different levels of geriatric care.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat geriatric patients across skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living settings.
Provide inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient therapy.
Develop and adjust individualized plans of care.
Collaborate with nursing, physicians, facility staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to PTA team members.
Help residents maintain or regain mobility, independence, and quality of life.