Physical Therapist Assistant- $8,000 sign on bonus

Dignity Health Physical Therapy•Henderson, NV

14d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Select Medical is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at its Cadence location in Henderson, Nevada. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week and pays $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience. The position includes an $8,000 sign-on bonus, a student debt benefit program, and an annual bonus plan. The Physical Therapist Assistant supports patient care in a clinical team environment, helping patients pursue healing and recovery. The ideal team member is adaptable, patient-centric, empathetic, proactive in communication, detail-oriented, and collaborative. The employer highlights mentorship and orientation, continuing education and certification opportunities, and potential career development across specialties. Applicants must meet the educational requirements for state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, hold or be eligible for a license in the state of practice, and have CPR certification. The role requires frequent patient lifting and mobility, including the ability to lift 50 pounds independently, as well as sustained physical activity throughout the workday.

Requirements

Successful completion of educational requirements mandated for state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently during a workday or shift.
Ability to lift 50 pounds independently.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday or shift.
Near and distant visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.

Responsibilities

Support patient care as an integral member of a clinical team.
Put patients’ needs first and provide care with compassion.
Communicate proactively and empathetically with patients and colleagues.
Adapt to accommodate patients and colleagues.
Complete details accurately.
Lift and assist patients using biomedical techniques.
Walk, bend, stand, and reach throughout the workday.
Push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Schedule and prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Participate in sustained activities for extended periods in accordance with state labor laws.

Benefits

$8,000 sign-on bonus
Student debt benefit program
Annual bonus plan
Mentorship and orientation programs
Continuing education program, including paid national certifications
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive benefits packages
Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
Career advancement opportunities across specialties and locations
Continuing education opportunities, including an Orthopedic Residency Program, weekend classes, online education, and weekly mentoring for new graduates
Residency and Fellowship programs