PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PER DIEM DAYS)
About the Organization
Spring Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System (VHS), a network of acute care hospitals, physician practices, and outpatient services providing care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in southwest Las Vegas, the 366-bed hospital offers:
- Emergency care
- Advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures
- Surgical services
- Women’s health and comprehensive maternity services
- A Level III neonatal intensive care unit
Spring Valley Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Primary Heart Attack, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke, and Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement. The hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for outstanding achievements in several specialty programs. The Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is a distinguished Center of Excellence, providing high-quality care and patient satisfaction. The hospital has received numerous “Best of Las Vegas” awards.
ER at Blue Diamond, an extension of Spring Valley Hospital, is a freestanding emergency department providing 24/7 emergency care to infants, children, and adults. It has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Acute Stroke Ready and Acute Heart Attack Ready.
The Valley Health System (VHS) is an integrated healthcare system in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, focused on exemplary patient care. Since 1979, VHS has served over two million people in Southern Nevada and surrounding communities. VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals. With over 10,000 employees, VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS).
Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. UHS has been recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient services, and ambulatory care access points across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive evaluation of performance components affecting functional mobility.
- Deliver goal-oriented treatment to facilitate the maximum level of independence for patients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a university program satisfying APTA academic and intern requirements for competence.
- Nevada State License as a Registered Physical Therapist (may work as a Graduate of Physical Therapy with Board of Physical Therapy Examiners recognition and on-site direct supervision).
- Current BLS certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of patients served on the assigned unit/department.
Benefits
- A rewarding and engaging work environment.
- Market-competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Time Off Benefit Opt-Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay.
- Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
- Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS.
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage.
- HSA savings account.
- Additional insurance options (life, dependent life, supplemental life, accident, critical illness).
- Voluntary benefits, including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations, and work-related issues for employees and their family members.
- Additional health and wellness benefits, such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo.
- Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs.
- 401k with company match.
- Discounted UHS stock purchase plan.
- Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more.
More information is available on the Benefits Guest website.