Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | 8- or 10-Hour Shifts
Pay Range: $27.89–$41.83 per hour
Relocation Assistance: $2,500 with a one-year commitment or $4,500 with a two-year commitment
Housing Assistance: May be available based on need
Openings: 2

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join its Rehabilitation team in Yuma, Arizona.

Working under the direction and plan of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA will provide hands-on rehabilitation services to help patients improve mobility, strength, function, and independence. This position supports patients with a variety of diagnoses and functional limitations in an acute inpatient care environment.

The ideal candidate will be an Arizona-licensed PTA with strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to safe, patient-centered rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled Physical Therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, strengthening, balance, and functional activities
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Modify treatment activities within the established plan of care and scope of practice
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding exercises, mobility techniques, safety, and home recommendations
• Encourage patient participation and progress toward established functional goals
• Document treatments, patient response, and progress accurately and within established department timeframes
• Communicate patient progress and relevant clinical information to Physical Therapists, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Assist with discharge planning and patient/caregiver education as directed by the Physical Therapist
• Provide age-appropriate care based on each patient's physical, developmental, cultural, and educational needs
• Maintain patient safety throughout treatment sessions
• Adapt to changes in caseload, scheduling, and staffing needs
• Assist in other rehabilitation patient-care areas when needed
• Participate in department meetings, process-improvement initiatives, and staff education
• Meet established department productivity and documentation standards
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Preferred

• 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

Relocation Support

Qualified candidates may be eligible for:

• $2,500 relocation assistance with a one-year employment commitment, or
• $4,500 relocation assistance with a two-year employment commitment
• Housing assistance may also be available based on individual need and availability

Relocation assistance is considered a taxable benefit.

Additional Information

• Full-time day-shift opportunity
• Choice of 8- or 10-hour shifts based on department scheduling needs
• Royal blue scrubs
• Compensation is based on experience and qualifications

If you are a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking to build your acute-care rehabilitation experience while helping patients regain mobility and independence, we would love to hear from you.