Physical Therapist Assistant

Encompass Health Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

FSA/HSA options

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality, compassionate care within our rehabilitation team. You will support patient progress by performing delegated tasks under supervision and maintaining clear communication across departments.

The role emphasizes clinical competence, licensure or certification, and strong interaction with patients, families, and caregivers in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification required.
• CPR certification preferred (hospital policy).
• Completion of an accredited physical therapy program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in physical therapy treatment.
• Strong communication skills for patient, family, and caregiver interactions.

Responsibilities

• Channel your expertise, ambition, and experience into making a difference every day.
• Provide top-notch physical therapy treatment in compliance with regulations and professional guidelines.
• Execute delegated physical therapy assistant tasks under supervision, supporting patients' progress.
• Maintain transparent communication across hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical competence

Patient care

Education

State licensure or certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant Career Opportunity

Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Care First

Areyouonthelookoutforafulfillingcareerthatnotonlyfeelslikehomebutalsoallowsyoutomakea meaningful impact close to your heart? Join us as a Physical Therapist Assistant and contribute to the remarkable progress and inspiring outcomes of our patients. Embrace the opportunity to deliver high- quality, compassionate, and personalized care, celebrating the small successes that lead to significant achievements in rehabilitation. Our well-equipped physical therapy gyms, driven team members, and supportive environment create an atmosphere where you can thrive.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you’ll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being associated with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the \"World's Most Admired Companies\" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.


• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesover time.


• Opportunitiesfortuitionreimbursementandcontinuous education.


• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchase plans.


• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavings accounts.


• Avibrantcommunityofindividualspassionateabouttheworkthey do!

Be the Physical Therapist Assistant you always wanted to be

• Channel your expertise, ambition, and experience into making a difference every day.


• Provide top-notch physical therapy treatment in compliance with regulations and professional guidelines.


• Execute delegated physical therapy assistant tasks under supervision, supporting patients' progress.


• Maintain transparent communication across hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs effectively.

Qualifications

• Statelicensureorcertification required.


• CPRcertificationpreferred(asperhospital policy).


• Completionofanaccreditedphysicaltherapyprogram preferred.


• Demonstratedcompetenceinphysicaltherapy treatment.


• Strongcommunicationskillsforpatient,family,andcaregiver interactions.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.