Physical Therapy Assistant - Student Loan Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Matching

Student Loan Support

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Arizona is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support children and adults with therapy services. This full-time daytime role focuses on evidence-based interventions, documentation, and teamwork with supervising Physical Therapists.

The position emphasizes patient education, functional improvement, and adherence to safety protocols, with benefits including healthcare coverage and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in a physical therapy setting
• Current PTA license in the state of employment
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in evaluating treatment outcomes and help adjust plans.
• Execute therapeutic interventions focusing on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, and flexibility.
• Administer treatments under supervision ensuring alignment with standards.
• Monitor progress and report responses to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients on exercises and self-management strategies for recovery.
• Ensure patient care documentation is clear and complete.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Patient education

Education

PTA license (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Arizona is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support children and adults with therapy services. This full-time daytime role focuses on evidence-based interventions, documentation, and teamwork with supervising Physical Therapists.

The position emphasizes patient education, functional improvement, and adherence to safety protocols, with benefits including healthcare coverage and retirement plan options.