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PHYSICAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR
LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV
JOB SETTING: Acute Care
JOB TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time, Permanent
We are recruiting a Physical Therapy Supervisor for a well-established acute care hospital in the Las Vegas area. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Physical Therapist who is ready to combine hands-on clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities.
The Physical Therapy Supervisor will help support the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services while providing clinical guidance to the therapy team. The role will also evaluate and treat patients with a variety of medical and functional needs, with a focus on improving mobility, safety, independence, and overall function.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced PT who enjoys patient care but is also interested in taking on greater responsibility within a hospital rehabilitation department.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day support to Physical Therapy staff.
- Help promote consistent, high-quality patient care and adherence to departmental standards.
- Serve as a clinical resource for therapists and assist with complex patient-care situations.
- Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations to identify mobility limitations and functional needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable rehabilitation goals.
- Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, gait, transfers, and functional independence.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical response and changing medical needs.
- Educate patients and families regarding mobility, safety, assistive devices, and continued recovery.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Support effective communication and coordination within the rehabilitation department.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to department initiatives involving patient safety, quality of care, and rehabilitation services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Nevada Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain Nevada licensure.
- Current BLS certification.
- 2+ years of progressive Physical Therapy experience.
- Hospital, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or other medically complex patient-care experience strongly preferred.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, lead therapist, or mentoring experience is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to provide guidance and support to other rehabilitation professionals.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.