Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient

Ernest Health, Inc.; Prescott Valley (AZ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Flexible Spending / HSA

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with challenges

Earned Time Off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Prescott Valley, AZ, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient services on a full-time basis. A student loan repayment program is available to eligible applicants, with a focus on stroke, spinal cord, brain injuries, and orthopedic rehab.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care within a modern 44-bed facility. The role requires current PTA licensure and CPR certification, with preferred one year of hospital-based

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients.
• Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports outcomes to the physical therapist.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR certification

Direct patient care

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient - Full Time - Prescott Valley, Arizona

Student Loan Contributions – Repayment Program Available!

Join Our Team at Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Prescott Valley, AZ

Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is a 44-bed, modern inpatient facility specializing in stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex conditions. We also provide Home Health services to patients in the communities of Northern Arizona. We’re dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care that restores independence and improves lives.

***Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 15 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Stroke Certification and Brain Injury Certification.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.