Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Next Move Healthcare • Yuma, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• $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

What This Job Offers

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