Physical Therapist Assistant
$31,200,000–$41,600,000 year
On-siteGoodyear, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Provide hands-on care, including therapeutic exercises, massage, stretching, and gait training, while documenting patient progress and adjusting treatments. Implement tailored treatment plans with functional training and physical agents like heat, cold, or electrical stimulation. Observe patients before, during, and after sessions to record progress and report status updates to the supervising physical therapist. Educate patients and families on exercises, home programs, and proper body mechanics. Assist with transferring, walking, or using equipment such as walkers and crutches. Maintain clean, safe treatment areas and ensure all patient records are accurately documented.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or similar degree program for Physical Therapist Assistants
- State licensure or certification
- Active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA required)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Compassion
- Attentiveness
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines
- Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct
- Ability to comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Ability to pass the facility's criminal background check
- Ability to pass drug screening
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like CPR
- Ability to maintain good balance and endurance throughout a shift
Additional Requirements
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods
- Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds)
- Bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances
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