Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy (Elk Ridge)

El Rio Community Health Center • Grand Canyon, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Physical Therapy Assistant Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in the beautiful Grand Canyon National Park. In this role, you’ll help patients improve mobility, restore function, and enhance their quality of life by delivering compassionate physical therapy services under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist. You’ll primarily serve our Williams clinic, with occasional opportunities to bring care to patients at our Grand Canyon location.

Requirements

• Have an active Arizona License or be able to obtain one.
• Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.
• All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

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

• Attractive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
• Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
• Paid license
• CME funds and time-off package
• Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
• Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
• Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services

What This Job Offers

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