Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), ARU, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to support patients across acute hospital, acute rehabilitation, inpatient, medical‑surgical, and outpatient settings. This role assists in restoring function, improving mobility, and promoting independence by implementing treatment plans, guiding mobility and exercise activities, and monitoring patient response to therapy. The PTA ensures accurate and timely documentation, maintains a safe and organized treatment environment, and collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support high‑quality, patient‑centered care. Additional responsibilities include communicating progress to the supervising PT and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current PTA license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Rehab or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assists in restoring function, improving mobility, and promoting independence by implementing treatment plans.
• Guides mobility and exercise activities.
• Monitors patient response to therapy.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintains a safe and organized treatment environment.
• Collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Communicates progress to the supervising PT.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree