Physical Therapist

Protouch Staffing; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Simple IRA

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Learning opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support patient rehabilitation in Surprise, AZ. The PTA will work with supervising physical therapists to implement personalized treatment plans and help patients improve mobility, balance, and independence in an outpatient setting.

The role offers a collaborative environment, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to develop vestibular and balance rehabilitation skills, with emphasis on high-quality, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program and AZ license or eligibility.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively with physical therapists and other health professionals.
• Genuine interest in vestibular or balance rehabilitation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising physical therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation interventions per treatment plans.
• Support patients recovering from orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical conditions.
• Assist with vestibular and balance rehabilitation for dizziness and balance difficulties.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate observations to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients on exercises, safety, and recovery strategies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with therapists and healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care.
• Encourage patients to work toward functional goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vestibular rehab

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Location: Surprise, AZ

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Setting: Outpatient Physical Therapy

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support patient rehabilitation and help individuals improve their mobility, balance, and overall quality of life.

The PTA will work closely with supervising physical therapists to implement individualized treatment plans and provide rehabilitation services for patients with orthopedic, neurological, vestibular, balance, and post-surgical conditions.

This position offers a collaborative work environment, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to develop specialized skills in vestibular and balance rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising physical therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation interventions in accordance with established treatment plans.
• Support patients recovering from orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical conditions.
• Assist with vestibular and balance rehabilitation for patients experiencing dizziness, vertigo, and balance difficulties.
• Monitor patient responses and progress, communicating observations and concerns to the supervising physical therapist.
• Educate patients on prescribed exercises, safety precautions, and strategies to support recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Encourage patients throughout their rehabilitation journey and help them work toward their functional goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Current Arizona PTA license or eligibility to obtain Arizona licensure.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Dependable, motivated, and committed to providing quality patient care.
• Genuine interest in helping patients improve mobility, balance, and functional independence.
• Vestibular or balance rehabilitation experience is preferred but not required.

Work Schedule and Environment

• Full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling and work hours.
• Individualized, one-on-one patient care without double booking.
• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment.
• Opportunities to develop specialized skills in vestibular and balance rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Simple IRA retirement plan.
• Vacation time.
• Sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development assistance.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth.
• Supportive team environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered care.