PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Inpatient Unit, Per Diem $2,000 SIGN ON

1 month ago

Reno, NevadaPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Inpatient Physical Therapist – $2,000 Sign-On in United States. Responsibilities Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno.

Key Responsibilities

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave.

The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition.

We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries.

Requirements

Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.

Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy, preferred.

Current BLS certification.

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UHS in United States.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment PlanningPhysical Therapy ModalitiesPatient AssessmentPain AssessmentSupervisionPerformance ImprovementBudget InputInfection ControlBLS CertificationAcute RehabilitationBehavioral Health ServicesCoordinationDelegation

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at UHS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Reno, Nevada.

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy Modalities, Patient Assessment, Pain Assessment, Supervision, Performance Improvement, Budget Input. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, direction, and administration of physical therapy treatments prescribed by a licensed physician to restore function and prevent disability. This role also involves coordinating, delegating, and supervising supportive staff and parti...

Benefits package: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Match, Generous Paid Time Off, Career Development Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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