Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Location: Yuma, Arizona Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | 8- or 10-Hour Shifts Pay Range: $27.89–$41.83 per hour Relocation Assistance: $2,500 with a one-year commitment or $4,500 with a two-year commitment Housing Assistance: May be available based on need Openings: 2 Job Overview A leading healthcare organization is seeking Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join its Rehabilitation team in Yuma, Arizona. Working under the direction and plan of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA will provide hands-on rehabilitation services to help patients improve mobility, strength, function, and independence. This position supports patients with a variety of diagnoses and functional limitations in an acute inpatient care environment. The ideal candidate will be an Arizona-licensed PTA with strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to safe, patient-centered rehabilitation. Responsibilities Provide skilled Physical Therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, strengthening, balance, and functional activities Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist Modify treatment activities within the established plan of care and scope of practice Educate patients and caregivers regarding exercises, mobility techniques, safety, and home recommendations Encourage patient participation and progress toward established functional goals Document treatments, patient response, and progress accurately and within established department timeframes Communicate patient progress and relevant clinical information to Physical Therapists, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team Assist with discharge planning and patient/caregiver education as directed by the Physical Therapist Provide age-appropriate care based on each patient's physical, developmental, cultural, and educational needs Maintain patient safety throughout treatment sessions Adapt to changes in caseload, scheduling, and staffing needs Assist in other rehabilitation patient-care areas when needed Participate in department meetings, process-improvement initiatives, and staff education Meet established department productivity and documentation standards Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families Qualifications Required Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program or equivalent qualifying program Current Arizona Physical Therapist Assistant license Current Basic Life Support certification Strong understanding of therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and rehabilitation techniques Ability to provide treatments according to an established Physical Therapy plan of care Strong patient assessment and observation skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to adapt to varying caseloads and department needs Preferred Two or more years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience Previous acute inpatient rehabilitation or acute-care hospital experience Experience treating medically complex patients Experience working with patients across a broad range of ages and diagnoses Relocation Support Qualified candidates may be eligible for: $2,500 relocation assistance with a one-year employment commitment, or $4,500 relocation assistance with a two-year employment commitment Housing assistance may also be available based on individual need and availability Relocation assistance is considered a taxable benefit. Additional Information Full-time day-shift opportunity Choice of 8- or 10-hour shifts based on department scheduling needs Royal blue scrubs Compensation is based on experience and qualifications If you are a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking to build your acute-care rehabilitation experience while helping patients regain mobility and independence, we would love to hear from you.