Physical Therapy Technician - Glendale (Full-Time)
About The Position
Spooner is hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Technician at its Glendale location in Glendale, Arizona. The technician assists physical therapists with designated aspects of patient care, helping ensure patient safety, proper exercise execution, and positive outcomes. The role includes instructing, motivating, and assisting patients with functional activities and exercises under the direction of professional staff; demonstrating correct activity form; observing patients during treatment-plan activities; tracking their responses; and communicating progress and reactions to the therapist. Spooner’s treatment philosophy emphasizes an engaging experience in mind, body, and spirit, with assessment grounded in Applied Functional Science (AFS). The role offers a team environment focused on continuous learning and a six-month onboarding program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Majoring in Kinesiology, Biology, or Exercise Science is preferred.
- Prior experience or knowledge as a physical therapy technician.
Nice To Haves
- Majoring in Kinesiology, Biology, or Exercise Science.
- Prior experience or knowledge as a physical therapy technician.
Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapists with designated aspects of patient care to support patient safety, successful exercise execution, and positive outcomes.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities, including perambulation, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
- Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.
- Demonstrate correct activity form or function.
- Observe patients during physical activities included in their treatment plans and compile information about their responses to treatment.
- Communicate patient progress and reactions to treatment to the therapist.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with low premiums and individual and family deductibles of $500 and $1,000, respectively.
- No-cost expert physical and hand therapy.
- Access to a direct primary care team for employees and their family members.
- Student loan repayment program.
- Proactive Health Management Plan.
- Dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Continuing education funds.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee referral bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
