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Boulder City Hospital
Boulder City, Nevada

Physical Therapist - Full Time

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32.35-$47.5/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist

Job Summary

Boulder City Hospital is currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Services team. The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments aimed at restoring function, improving mobility, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.

This is a per diem position offering flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and community.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician referrals.
  • Administer physical therapy modalities and therapeutic exercises.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment goals, home programs, and adaptive strategies.
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Document evaluations, treatments, and progress notes in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Maintain current knowledge and skills through ongoing education and development.
  • Adhere to hospital policies and support its mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Nevada.
  • CPR certification (BLS) required.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Must be able to bend at the waist, stand, sit, and push as part of job duties.
  • Good vision and hearing are essential to perform duties safely and effectively.

Why Join Boulder City Hospital?

  • Be part of a compassionate, patient-centered care team.
  • Enjoy flexible per diem scheduling.
  • Serve a close-knit and appreciative community.
  • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Boulder City Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborative Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

In Nevada, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (98 salary observations; 283 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,030 salary observations; 57,422 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

3
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
9
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Boulder City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$479k
Typical market rent
$1,608/mo
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Boulder City Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Boulder City, Nevada
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Patient-centered care team
Supportive environment