Physical Therapist Assistant - Lake Pleasant

Spooner; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Continuing education funds

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Spooner is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our on-site team in Peoria, AZ. This full-time role focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, manual therapy, and exercise-based recovery to restore movement and function for our patients.

As part of a collaborative care team, you will utilize a dynamic approach, maintain patient records, and follow HIPAA guidelines while contributing to a growth-focused clinic culture with ongoing mentorship.

Qualifications

• PTA licensure or CAPTA-accredited PT program.
• 2-year degree required.
• Experience in musculoskeletal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a core member of the treatment team and ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Utilize a dynamic and functional approach to help patients overcome functional limitations related to musculoskeletal conditions.
• Combine manual therapy techniques and exercise strategies to help patients move and feel their best.
• Take a whole-body approach to locate the source of a patient’s injury, pain, or dysfunction.
• Communicate with the Therapist to ensure accurate interpretation of a patient’s plan of care and instructions for the rehabilitative program.
• Comply with insurance authorization guidelines as directed by the Therapist.
• Report on patients’ status and progress, including measurements and clinical observations.
• Consider individual patient treatment goals and activities based on the Therapist’s evaluation.
• Administer treatment to improve and maintain medically necessary interventions.
• Communicate with the Therapist and provide direction to the physical therapy technician for assistance.

Skills

Manual therapy

Exercise therapy

Education

Two year degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Spooner Lake Pleasant - Peoria, AZ 85383. Position Type: Therapist. Education Level: 2 Year Degree. Travel Percentage: None. Job Shift: Full Time. Job Category: Health Care.

Company Overview

At Spooner, Arizona's largest physical therapy private practice, we are most proud of our culture of excellence that is founded on our core values. Spooner has been helping our communities achieve health through movement for over 30 years, and we continue to grow in size and expertise every year. If you are looking to join a company where you can build a career, Spooner is the place for you.

Healthcare & Benefits

Spooner’s award-winning healthcare and benefits plan is dedicated to ensuring our employees have access to health care and receive the right care, at the right time with the right provider. Spooner employees enjoy no‑cost expert physical therapy, hand therapy and access to a direct primary care team dedicated to keeping our team healthy.

• Student loan repayment program
• $500 individual and $1,000 family deductibles
• A dedicated direct primary care medical team for Spooner employees
• Low premiums
• Dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Generous continuing education funds
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Many other benefits to help keep you happy and healthy

What You'll Be Doing

• Be a core member of the treatment team and ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Utilize a dynamic and functional approach to help patients overcome functional limitations related to musculoskeletal conditions.
• Combine manual therapy techniques and exercise strategies to help patients move and feel their best.
• Take a whole‑body approach to locate the source of a patient’s injury, pain, or dysfunction.
• Communicate with the Therapist to ensure accurate interpretation of a patient’s plan of care and instructions for the rehabilitative program.
• Comply with insurance authorization guidelines as directed by the Therapist.
• Report on patients’ status and progress, to include but not limited to performing measurements, making clinical observations and gathering supplementary information provided by the patient.
• Consider individual patient treatment goals and activities based on the Therapist’s evaluation of patient data and demographics.
• Administer treatment to improve and maintain medically necessary and appropriate intervention evaluates its effects.
• Communicate with the Therapist and provide direction to the physical therapy technician appropriately for assistance in completion of patient care.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, HIPAA compliance, and company policies.
• Take proactive measures to follow and remain current on professional documentation and reimbursement guidelines.

What You Can Expect

• A company and clinic team environment that fosters continuous learning and fun.
• A year‑long onboarding program with structured mentorship.
• Internal education opportunities and a generous continuing education benefit.
• Learning from nationally and internationally recognized physical therapists, occupational therapists, performance coaches, and athletic trainers.
• Encouragement to develop your professional career and treat the communities you want to treat.

What You Bring to the Role

• Exceptional patient experiences as a primary musculoskeletal care provider.
• Excitement to grow as a physical therapist assistant and collaborate with fellow clinicians.
• A passion to elevate the physical therapy profession.
• A commitment to Spooner’s mind, body, and spirit treatment philosophy.
• Current licensure as a PTA or graduate of CAPTA accredited physical therapy institution.

About Spooner

Spooner is a place for therapists with a growth mindset who want to push themselves to achieve excellence. Spooner began with a vision of disrupting the status quo of healthcare, and to accelerate the use of physical and occupational therapists as primary care musculoskeletal experts. Spooner continues to grow in the greater‑Phoenix area and has recently entered the Dallas‑Fort Worth market. If you are interested in joining us on our journey of growth, collaboration, and disruption, you won’t be disappointed! This is not your common workplace. Fun and excellence go hand and hand at Spooner, and we provide ample opportunities to achieve both. Our therapists enjoy a comprehensive year‑long onboarding program, a structured mentorship program, company-sponsored learning events, company-hosted continuing education courses, as well as professional certification and fellowship assistance. Our commitment to continuous learning is evident in our culture‑first environment, and we are always looking for team members to strengthen and cultivate it! We promise to help you achieve excellence. We will help you become a leader. We will help you accelerate your career as a movement professional.