Inpatient & Emergency Rehab PT Assistant

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings under a PT plan of care.

The role supports Emergency and Fast Track services, participates in on-call coverage, and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR system. The incumbent will monitor patient status, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide home-exercise instruction across geriatric and pediatric populations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Must pass Physical Therapist Assistant board exam.
• Valid and unrestricted PTA license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inpatient and outpatient treatments under the plan of care established by a Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapy services in Emergency Department and Fast Track.
• Serve as on-call therapist for weekend coverage and overflow follow-up.
• Maintain patient records and complete billing documentation timely.
• Communicate progress to referring therapist and adjust plans as needed.
• Document concisely in EHR and note changes to the plan of care.
• Monitor vitals and respond to life-threatening changes.
• Administer neuromusculoskeletal treatments per plan.
• Perform wound care per protocol and maintain aseptic technique.
• Provide geriatric and pediatric wellness education and rehab guidance.
• Instruct patients and families on home exercise programs.
• Provide pre-operative instructions and health promotion guidance.
• May assist in training therapy aides and complete competency checklists.

Education

Associate of Occupational/Applied Science - PTA

PTA board exam pass

Job description

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings under a PT plan of care.

The role supports Emergency and Fast Track services, participates in on-call coverage, and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR system. The incumbent will monitor patient status, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide home-exercise instruction across geriatric and pediatric populations.