Tahoe Forest Health System·Incline Village, Nevada
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and implementing individualized treatment plans including modalities and therapeutic exercises. They collaborate with hospital teams to ensure high-quality care and maintain clinical performance indicators.
Bargaining Unit: Non Represented
$58.63/hour + DOE
Summary Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for providing patient care services consisting of evaluation and implementation of modalities and treatments in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures and as indicated by licensing agencies in the State of practice (CA/NV). The Physical Therapist is committed to providing high quality health care services and to accommodating to the changing needs of the various communities that Tahoe Forest Hospital serves. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Physical Therapy programs.
Effectively utilizes appropriate resources to ensure sensitive, personal care to individuals who require physical therapy services.
Plans and performs individualized therapy programs for each patient, which includes but is not limited to the use of modalities, soft tissue massage/mobilization, traction, therapeutic exercise, manual techniques and home programs.
Collaborates with other team members and services in the hospital to assure that services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients.
Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, joint and functional ability tests.
Evaluates, records, and reports patient progress for review.
Assures that patients and visitors follow established policies and procedures at all times.
Interprets physical therapy policies and procedures to patients and family members, as necessary.
Participates in peer feedback to improve performance of line of service.
Clinician will practice fiscal responsibility and strive to maintain minimum targeted key performance indicators as set by Director of Therapy and Clinical Manager of department.
Extends courtesy and consideration to others in interpersonal relationships.
Demonstrates a professional manner in the workplace at all times.
Seeks clarification of duties when needed.
Channels suggestions, criticisms, and questions to appropriate personnel.
Participates in the Quality Improvement process and Quality Assurance (QA) audit program.
Participates in staff meetings or reviews meeting minutes if not present.
Follows standard operational workflows established for the department (includes preferred communication methods to other staff members, EPIC documentation requirements, and patient scheduling).
Establishes good rapport with all team members, patients and other health care providers.
Instructs, motivates and assists patients to perform physical activities which may require assistive devices.
Instructs family and patients in patient education and home programs, and appropriately documents such.
PT will participate in activities to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally as recommended by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) code of ethics.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid license to practice in California or Nevada. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire or shortly thereafter.
Market context
In Nevada, allied health roles like physical therapy are typically driven by ongoing patient-care needs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates who already hold Nevada licensure, current BCLS certification, and the clinical training needed to step in with minimal onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time against the original job description.
