Physical Therapist – Neurological Rehabilitation
Chandler, Arizona
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Chandler, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

This position involves providing specialized physical therapy care in a doctor-supervised neurological rehabilitation program. Patient populations include those with:

• Neurological injuries or diseases affecting movement, speech, swallowing, breathing, or learning
• Spinal cord injuries (traumatic and non-traumatic)
• Brain injuries requiring physical, cognitive, and behavioral rehabilitation
• Stroke recovery focusing on physical and psychological effects
• Amputation rehabilitation with a multidisciplinary approach
• Orthopedic recovery including fractures, dislocations, and joint replacements
• Wound care for non-healing wounds
• Respiratory therapy support including airway management and oxygen therapy
• Intravenous antibiotic therapy and PICC line insertion support

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekend Hours: 8 hours per month (one weekend shift required, Saturday or Sunday)
• Float Requirement: Ability to float to a nearby location (~15 minutes away) as needed
• Patient Population: Adults
• Patient Load: PT/OT staff oversee about 9 patients for team reporting purposes (not necessarily daily visits)
• Equipment Used: In-motion, Synaptic, EKSO, VR
• Electronic Health Records: UDS and Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Arizona
• Physical Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Experience as a Physical Therapist within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience in a Rehabilitation setting

Additional Information

• Facility Size: 50 beds
• Team: Multidisciplinary with physicians, dieticians, nurses, and therapists
• Reporting Time: Typically 7:00 AM for OT staff, 8:00 AM for PT staff
• Scrub Color: Maroon
• Parking: Available in designated areas near the building

This role is ideal for a Physical Therapist with experience in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation seeking a travel assignment in Arizona.