Physical Therapist Assistant- $8,000 sign on bonus

Dignity Health Physical Therapy•Las Vegas, NV

4d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Select Medical is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient-centered care in its Southern Highlands location in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with an hourly pay range of $30–$38 depending on years of experience. The posting also advertises an $8,000 sign-on bonus, a student debt benefit program, and an annual bonus plan. The position is part of a clinical team focused on helping patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and other activities through compassionate care that promotes healing and recovery. The successful team member is adaptable, patient-centric, an empathetic and proactive communicator, detail-oriented, and collaborative. Select Medical offers mentorship and orientation, continuing education and certification opportunities, and career paths across specialties and centers nationwide.

Requirements

Successfully complete the educational requirements mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy Assisting.
Hold current state licensure or be eligible for licensure in the state of practice.
Hold current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Be able to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently during the workday or shift.
Be capable of lifting 50 pounds alone.
Be able to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during the workday or shift.
Have sufficient near and distance visual acuity to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
Be able to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Have fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Be able to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care as part of a clinical team.
Help patients recover and return to athletics, work, daily life, and other activities.
Communicate proactively and empathetically with patients and colleagues.
Adapt to accommodate patients and colleagues and contribute collaboratively to the team.
Lift and assist patients using biomedical techniques.
Push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Schedule and prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Maintain accurate records and follow written directions.

Benefits

$8,000 sign-on bonus
Student debt benefit program
Annual bonus plan
Mentorship and orientation programs
Continuing education program and paid national certifications
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive benefits packages
Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
Career development and access to specialties nationwide
Internal movement opportunities across centers
Orthopedic Residency Program, weekend classes, online education, and formal weekly mentoring for new graduates