Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN Hourly

Northern Cochise Community Hospital • Willcox, AZ

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About The Position

Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH), a Critical Access Hospital with two rural health clinics, is hiring a PRN hourly Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). In a team- and mission-based setting, the PTA assists the Physical Therapist with related activities and provides direct patient care to inpatients and outpatients. Services help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities resulting from injury or disease.

The role calls for a professional appearance, organization, strong critical-thinking skills, and a commitment to teamwork, collaboration, department scheduling needs, attendance, customer service, communication, and timely completion of work. The PTA participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. The position works under the direct supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Manager/Physical Therapist or a designated administrator.

The position is subject to safety-sensitive standards, drug-free workplace requirements, and vaccination requirements. The job description outlines primary duties and qualifications but does not limit the work or responsibilities, which may change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Current unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license from the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; maintain certification and recertify before expiration.
• Professional appearance, organization, strong critical-thinking skills, teamwork, collaboration, customer service, communication, and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with related activities and provide direct care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Help restore patient function and mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with the team and meet department scheduling needs, including attendance, customer service, communication, and timely deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed