Bilingual Physical Therapist

About Us

At Suvida Healthcare, we are compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program addresses the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, creating a workplace that values and rewards the unique backgrounds of both our patients and team members.

We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. Our program is tailored to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.

Our Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Best-In-Class Medical/Dental Coverage
• Free Mental Health & Life Coaching for Team Members and their Dependents
• Holiday Time Off with Pay
• Paid Community Service Day
• Paid Parental/Family Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of patients using clinical observation and standardized testing to identify physical therapy needs
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans to improve overall function and participation in daily life
• Provide patient-centered education to improve movement and physical activity for prevention and treatment
• Utilize technology to provide additional support and resources to patients and their caregivers
• Ensure proper use of equipment and instruction of patients and caregivers on safe handling to promote optimal function and recovery
• Supervise and offer direction to PTAs and PT interns
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and/or caregivers to identify and develop patient-specific therapy goals
• Ensure patients have a positive experience by providing an elevated level of service promptly, professionally, and empathetically
• Assist in the development and presentation of educational materials for patients and providers
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives driven by clinical needs
• Lead fall prevention classes and complete fall risk screenings for patients
• Understand Suvida’s clinical programs, identify practice opportunities, and integrate programs and resources into practice workflows to optimize the patient experience, improve quality of care, and positively impact resource utilization
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of physical therapist experience
• Geriatric-specific experience preferred
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required
• Advanced Microsoft Office platforms including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• DPT Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy-based program
• Active license by the Arizona Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, or the ability to obtain one
• Current BLS Certification

What To Expect

• Dedicated 1-on-1 patient care, with a focus on high-risk individuals
• Manageable caseload, seeing a maximum of 8-10 patients per day
• Built-in documentation time, reducing after-hours work
• Strong work-life balance
• Supportive and collaborative team environment, where your contributions are valued