Physical Therapist, Acute Inpatient (ED & Med-Surg)
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma Regional Medical Center

Physical Therapist (PT) Position - Arizona, Yuma

Job Summary

• Responsible for evaluation, planning, administration, and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment based on physician referral and regulatory standards.
• Provides age-appropriate skilled treatment and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to establish and modify treatment plans.
• Documents patient progress and treatment interventions according to professional guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Supervises and delegates tasks to PTAs, ATCs, Therapy Technicians, and students in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participates in departmental meetings, process improvements, and meets productivity standards.
• Interacts with various healthcare staff, external providers, and physician offices regarding patient care.

Setting & Caseload

• Acute Inpatient setting covering Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical units.
• Caseload of 8-10 patients per day.
• Case types include total joint replacements, CVA (stroke), CHF, COPD, and sepsis.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Typical shifts: 5 days of 8-hour shifts or 4 days of 10-hour shifts (Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat).
• Flex weekend coverage required 2-3 days per month.
• Holiday rotation applies.
• No self-scheduling.
• Scrub color: Royal Blue.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program or equivalent.
• Current, active Physical Therapy license in Arizona (or eligible for AZ PT Compact).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience beyond clinicals, preferably recent acute inpatient experience.
• Understanding of pathology, lab values, and interdisciplinary communication.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months).

Additional Notes

• New graduates may apply if they have acute inpatient clinical experience, with more recent experience preferred.
• Position starts in early June with summer coverage focus.