Physical Therapy Technician - South Mountain (Full-Time)

Spooner-Incorporated; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment program

Health management plan

Dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

CE funds

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Spooner is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Technician to join our Phoenix, AZ team. This full-time, on-site role supports therapists by preparing patients, guiding safe exercise, and helping deliver outcomes aligned with Spooner's patient-first philosophy.

You will work with a collaborative team, have a High School diploma or GED, be at least 18, and engage in ongoing learning. The position offers a supportive culture and growth opportunities within Arizona's largest physical therapy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Majoring in Kinesiology/Biology/Exercise Science (preferred) or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists with designated aspects of patient care and serving patients to ensure safety and positive outcomes.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities such as ambulation and daily living tasks.
• Safeguard and assist patients during exercises under supervision, demonstrating correct form.
• Observe patients during therapies and report progress to the therapist.
• Communicate patient progress and reactions to treatment to the therapist.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Spooner South Mountain - Phoenix, AZ 85042

Position Type: Technician

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $15.15 - $16.15 Hourly

Job Shift: Full Time

Are you a team focused, high-energy, engaging individual? Do you feel comfortable with being a core team member and ensuring an exceptional experience for team members and other stakeholders? Do you want to do your part to elevate the physical therapy profession? Do you want to learn from the best in the industry?

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 35 years, and we continue to grow every year. If you are looking to join a company where you can build a career, Spooner is the place for you!

Medical Coverage & Other Benefits

• Student loan repayment program
• Proactive Health Management Plan
• Dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Generous continuing education funds
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus
• Many other benefits to help keep you happy and healthy!

Qualifications

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist physical therapists with designated aspects of patient care and serving our patients to ensure safety, successful execution of exercise, and a positive outcome
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities.
• Safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direction of professional staff. Will be required to demonstrate correct activity form or function.
• Observe the patient during various physical activities designed in the treatment plan, compiling progress on patients’ response to treatment.
• Effectively communicate patient progress and reactions to treatment to the therapist.

Our treatment philosophy is a promise to provide an engaging experience in mind, body, and spirit, and the foundation of our assessment is grounded in the principles of Applied Functional Science (AFS).

What You Can Expect

• A team environment that fosters continuous learning and fun.
• A 6-month onboarding program.

What You Bring to the Role

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 18 years of age or older
• Majoring in Kinesiology/Biology/Exercise Science (preferred)
• Prior experience or knowledge as a physical therapy technician

About Spooner

Spooner is a place for professionals 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.

This is not your common workplace. Fun and excellence go hand-in-hand at Spooner, and we provide ample opportunities to achieve both. 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.