Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy (Elk Ridge)

El Rio Community Health Center • Grand Canyon, AZ

137d • Onsite

About The Position

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to serve primarily at its Williams clinic, with occasional opportunities to provide care to patients at the Grand Canyon location. The role helps patients improve mobility, restore function, and enhance quality of life by delivering compassionate physical therapy services under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist.

The position includes supporting therapy care, providing therapeutic procedures, educating patients, and monitoring outcomes. Arizona employees must meet fingerprint-clearance requirements. Employees are strongly recommended to maintain vaccination status, subject to applicable exemptions and accommodations. Drug testing is required before employment, with additional testing in specified circumstances.

Requirements

• Have an active Arizona license or be able to obtain one.
• Arizona employees must submit a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card or fingerprint receipt before hire or transfer; the Level One Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the hire or transfer date.
• Undergo drug testing prior to employment and applicable post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical therapist by identifying patient care needs and carrying out therapy directives.
• Assess patients through interviews, exams, and review of therapy histories and test results.
• Provide therapeutic procedures, including manual techniques, exercises, functional activities, and use of supportive devices.
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, wellness practices, and home exercise programs.
• Ensure continuity of care by implementing individualized patient management plans.
• Monitor therapy outcomes to support quality care and treatment objectives.

Benefits

• 30 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays in the first year, increasing with tenure.
• Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage.
• Paid license.
• CME funds and time off.
• Flexible and alternative work schedules.
• AI scribes, Epic Superuser support, and Dragon Speak dictation devices.
• Patient-centered medical home and various outreach services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed