Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Full Time

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Location: Tucson, AZPosition Type: Full-Time, PermanentSetting: Outpatient OrthopedicsSchedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:40 PM (No nights or weekends)Base Salary: $67,600 – $74,880 per yearSign-On Bonus: $7,500 total in Year 1 (paid in $1,875 quarterly installments)Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a private outpatient orthopedic practice built around high-quality patient care, efficient clinical systems, and a sustainable workday. Working directly alongside licensed Physical Therapists, the PTA will deliver evidence-based treatments and utilize modern clinical technologies to help patients achieve optimal functional outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Patient Treatment: Deliver high-quality physical therapy interventions and manual therapies under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.Plan of Care Progression: Progress therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, functional, and mobility activities within each patient's established plan of care.Advanced Modalities: Administer Class IV therapeutic laser and radial/focal shockwave therapies according to established clinical protocols and scope of practice.AI-Assisted Documentation: Utilize ambient AI-scribe software to support accurate, real-time EMR documentation during regular shift hours.Interprofessional Collaboration: Communicate patient responses, progress, and clinical changes clearly to the supervising Physical Therapist.Patient & Caregiver Education: Instruct patients and family members on home exercise programs (HEPs), activity modifications, and injury prevention strategies.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.Licensure: Active (or eligible) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the State of Arizona in good standing.Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.Experience: Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred; motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply (full modality training provided).Skills: Reliable, patient-centered, collaborative, and adaptable to modern digital documentation and clinical technologies.Benefits & Position HighlightsPredictable Schedule: Workday ends at 3:40 PM with no routine evening or weekend hours.Student Loan Repayment: Up to $3,600 per year in direct student loan assistance.Paid Time Off: 10 days of accrued PTO in Year 1, with progressive increases based on tenure.Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.Retirement Plan: 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer matching contribution.Professional Growth: Annual CEU support allowance and internal clinical training on advanced therapeutic modalities.