Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for Per Diem to work under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, delivering prescribed therapies to restore function and prevent disability.

You will assist with patient testing, monitor conditions, document progress in the EMR, and provide home instruction to patients and their families. This role emphasizes patient comfort and privacy while collaborating with care teams across shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PT program types to restore function or prevent disability.
• Ability to demonstrate or lead a patient in therapy regimens.
• Ability to follow directions and report patient issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy care or portions as directed by a licensed PT.
• Assists therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Monitors patient condition levels and reports changes promptly.
• Documents patient care efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Provides instruction for continued therapy to patient and family.

Skills

Therapy program knowledge

Therapy regimen guidance

Documentation and reporting

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem

Job Category: Therapies

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day Shift

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of physical therapist, delivers prescribed physical therapy treatments, services and home instruction to patients to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and help patients reach maximum functional performance levels. Utilizes physical exercise, massage, heat, and prosthetic and orthopedic devices. Records and reports on patient progress.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administers physical therapy care, or portions of programs, as directed by a licensed physical therapist.

Recognizes and recommends changes for improvement in program content.

Assists therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.

Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to appropriate individuals.

Documents patient care efficiently, timely and effectively in the electronic medical record.

Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and/or family/caregiver.

Conducts or participates in training medical and other personnel in therapy techniques and objectives.

Attends patient care staffing, conferences and other related meetings; coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college, or technical school required.

EXPERIENCE: Acute Therapy: None required. Will consider exceptional new graduate candidates.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Certification as a PT Assistant required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the types of physical therapy programs used to assist in the restoration of function in a patient, or prevent a disability.
• Skill in the ability to demonstrate, or lead a patient in the performance of a therapy regimen.
• Skill in following directions and reporting back any issues, or concerns the patient may be encountering.