Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Location:

Tucson, AZ Position Type:

Full-Time, Permanent Setting:

Outpatient Orthopedics Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:40 PM (No nights or weekends) Base Salary:

$67,600 – $74,880 per year Sign-On Bonus:

$7,500 total in Year 1 (paid in $1,875 quarterly installments)

Job Summary We 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 Responsibilities Direct 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 & Requirements Education:

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 Highlights Predictable 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.