Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
$58,011–$87,006 year
On-siteYuma, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Provide skilled Physical Therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, implementing individualized plans for patients in an acute inpatient care environment. Assist with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities while monitoring patient response and communicating changes to the supervising team. Educate patients and caregivers on safety and home recommendations, accurately document treatments within department timeframes, and collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals. Adapt to varying caseloads and staffing needs while maintaining patient safety throughout sessions.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program or equivalent qualifying program
- Current Arizona Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Strong understanding of therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and rehabilitation techniques
- Ability to provide treatments according to an established Physical Therapy plan of care
- Strong patient assessment and observation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to adapt to varying caseloads and department needs
- Arizona-licensed PTA
- Strong clinical skills
- commitment to safe, patient-centered rehabilitation
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Full-Time
- Day Shift
- 8- or 10-Hour Shifts
- Yuma, Arizona
Desired Qualifications
- Two or more years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience
- Previous acute inpatient rehabilitation or acute-care hospital experience
- Experience treating medically complex patients
- Experience working with patients across a broad range of ages and diagnoses
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