Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in Arizona

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, Arizona, (AZ) Company: Advanced Medical Personnel Services Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: We have an urgent need for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in the Phoenix, Arizona area.Advanced Medical offers substantial benefits including: generous housing allowancetravel reimbursement allowancemedical coverage401ktax savings pay structuredf-lj

Job Title: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/PTA/OUTPATIENT ORTHO CLINIC/NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY Company: Medical Staffing Source of America, INC Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Medical Staffing Source of America, INC. has an immediate need for a Physical Therapist Assistant for a full time, permanent position at an outpatient rehab clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.Varying patient population from peds to geriatric. Sports to work injuries. See up to about 800 patients/month.df-lj

Job Title: Physical Therapist Asst Company: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Location: Glendale, AZ Description: Location: US–AZ–GlendalePosted Date: 2/22/2010Shift: VariedCategory: Physical Therapists – PositionsDepartment: Rehab Services PT/INFacility: Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterPosition Type: Full–Time–FAShift Hours: VariedHours Per Week: Varied Overview: This position is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. Responsibilities: Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Monitors ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Physical Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Participates in discharge planning. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice. Documents communication with supervising Physical Therapist. Communicates any significant change in the patient's physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Physical Therapist. Makes recommendations to Physical Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders. Provides input to the Physical Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Physical Therapist.Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates treatment results, and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficulty problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the Therapy Technician and PTA student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.Department operational activities. Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our Performance Standards each and every day. Banner's Performance Standards include: Safety, Attitude, Responsiveness, Communication, Comfort, Privacy, Appearance, Teamwork, and Accountability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS*Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.*Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.*Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision. *Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye–hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects. *Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair. *May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. *Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. *Ability to communicate effecti Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA. Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if requiredRelates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Therapy Asst in the specialty area. Patient care equipment, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi–line/multi–feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN Phoenix SNF Company: Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Peoplefirst: The Nation’s Rehab Provider and Employer of Choice! The philosophy behind Peoplefirst Rehabilitation is simple - it is a commitment to give people our highest priority: the patients and residents we treat, the family members with whom we interact, the therapists we employ, and the facility team members with whom we work. Peoplefirst is a contract rehabilitation business with over 8,500 employees working with patients at over 650 locations across the country. At Peoplefirst, our rehabilitation therapists play an integral role in helping people reach their highest practicable level of functioning. We provide an environment that gives our therapists the freedom to be passionate about patient and resident care while allowing them to have fun doing their life’s work. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. We are currently recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant. You will work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting. Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the resident's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired residents to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance. Responsibilities Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records. Document resident care in accordance with Peoplefirst, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements. Instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition. Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services. Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.

Job Title: Permanent Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job - Inpatient Company: Reflectx Services Location: Tucson, AZ Description: Company: Reflectx Services Job Title: Permanent Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job - Inpatient Jobid: reflectx-160120 Job Location: Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA Description: Permanent Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job - Inpatient search for more jobs Note:Results for the city in which a position is posted will be displayed as the closest metro area, as defined by the U.S. Government's statistical data on metro/micro areas (known as a CBSA) and their component counties. Although positions with Reflectx may exist in many small communities, they will be displayed on this site as the next largest city/county area in the job search results. Please contact Reflectx Staffing if you have questions about a specific position of interest.Details Start Date 9/30/2009 Discipline Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Specialty Inpatient Location Tucson,Arizona Job ID 160120 Job Type Regular Full Time Employment Description Benefits About Reflectx Staffing: Reflectx Services was founded in 2001 by rehabilitation therapy staffing veterans to help hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other health care providers secure adequate staffing on an interim and professional placement basis. Our intention was to create a"Positively Different"healthcare staffing company - one that "walked the talk" and lived by the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."Click here to read our Values- our list of core principles that define everything we do. Description: Reflectx Services is looking for an individual who is licensed under the laws of the state as a Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA. The PTA works under the general supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist or Licensed Physical Therapist (RPT/LPT). He/she is assigned duties, which assist in the patient's care for physical therapy needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. * Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referral to Registered Physical Therapist. * Implements and modifies the patient's physical therapy plan of treatment with RPT supervision. * Monitors patient responses to treatments and modifies it during treatment sessions as necessary.Minimum Requirements: * Graduate from an approved PTA school and holds a current Physical Therapist Assistant License for the state in which he/she practices. * Current CPR card.Benefits for our Permanent Placements Include: * We save you time by screening hundreds of jobs for the location and setting you want. * If we don't have the job in our inventory, we will directly market you to healthcare clients in your location and setting of interest. * Your profile will be confidentially presented to more than 5,000 potential employers each week. * You will work directly with one of our Direct Placement Managers who will get to know you and will assist you to find exactly what you are looking for in your next position. * Many of our clients offer relocation assistance. * Potential commitment bonus after 120 days!EOE/AAE To learn more about this position, call Register to View , Register to View , or fax your resume to Register to View .

Job Title: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - Company: Location: Yuma, AZ Description: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/PTA/INPATIENT REHAB HOSPITAL Allied Health - Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time Employment Yuma, AZ details PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/PTA/INPATIENT REHAB HOSPITAL WITH ONSITE OUTPATIENT CLINIC Allied Health - Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time Employment Yuma, AZ details PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/PTA/OUTPATIENT REHAB CLINIC Allied Health - Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time Employment Yuma, AZ details PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/PTA/LONG TERM CARE/NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY Allied Health - Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time Employment Yuma, AZ details

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant-Outpatient Company: HealthSouth Corporation Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: About HealthsouthHealthsouth is one of the nation's largest providers of rehabilitative healthcare services. Healthsouth places a priority on clinical excellence, responsiveness to individual patient needs, highly specialized treatment programs and innovative thinking that leads to increasingly positive outcomes and opportunities - for patients and staff. To achieve these standards, Healthsouth actively seeks the best professionals in the business. Our employees are critical to our success. About Our FacilityHealthSouth Scottsdale Rehab Hospital is a 60 bed acute rehab hospital located in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. This facility provides inpatient and outpatient services and is recognized as a Stroke Center of Excellence. BenefitsTo attract and retain the best professionals, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), college savings plan, employee assistance program, pre-paid legal plan and much more. Job DescriptionThe Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position:* requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships. * requires competency in physical treatment.* performs physical therapy treatment tasks as delegated by and supervised by physical therapists.* maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.The Physical Therapist Assistant creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.POSITION REQUIREMENTS License or Certification:* Must have current state license or certification; in states where licensing is not required, defer to state practice act. * CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.Education, Training and Experience* Successfully completed a Associate*s degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant programMachines, Equipment Used:* General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.Physical Requirements: * Visual acuity and ability to communicate sufficiently to conduct safe patient care duties* Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes participating in patient mobility activities.Skills and Abilities:* Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.* Ability to complete job requirements and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner* Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via email.* Ability to work independently with remote supervision.Environmental Conditions:* Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure* Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.* Handicapped accessibility.* May work under stressful circumstances at times.Proficiency or Productivity Standards:* May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. * May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.* Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e. before, during or after a disaster.* May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.* Regular attendance and reporting on time to work is a requirement of position.FULL TIME POSITION Inpatient M-F 8:00 - 4:30pm with the occasional rotating Saturday. NEW GRADS WELCOMED Equal Employment OpportunityHEALTHSOUTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply for this job online, copy and paste the following URL into your Internet browser, or select the following link: https://www.healthsouth.com/psc/hrpr01/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=14940&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=2 To learn more about this and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.healthsouth.com Company:HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATIONLocation:Scottsdale, AZJob Status/Type:Full TimeJob Category:Medical/HealthOccupations:General/Other: Medical/HealthIndustry:Healthcare ServicesWork Experience: Not Specified Career Level: Not Specified Education Level:Associate Degree

Job Title: PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - Company: Location: Tucson, AZ Description: Mountain Land Rehabilitation has a full time opening for an PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT for our skilled nursing facility located in TUCSON, AZ Mountain Land Rehab is a great company to work for, here at Mountain Land we consider our employees to be our greatest asset and rewards them with great benefits and great pay! For more information on the opening or to apply E-mail your resume to Register to View or call Nicole at Register to View Ext. 145 ** Ask about the Sign On Bonus! ** ** Must be have a current PTA license to apply **

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Travel Job Company: Medical Connections, Inc. Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Immediate Travel Position Available!Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Travel JobSNFShift: DaysStart: ASAPYour Pay & Benefits Package YOUR WAY!From the day you make your first contact with the Medical Connections team, our focus will be on connecting you with the experiences and benefits that best fit your goals and dreams. As a traveler with Medical Connections, you're our employee, a privilege that gives you the opportunity to choose from some of the best benefits in the industry, including but are not limited to:Sign-on & Completion Bonuses available on select assignments.Free Medical/Dental coverage on first dayFree Private HousingPersonalized Pay & Stipend PackageTax Free Travel AllowanceMatching 401KFree CEU'sThis assignment requires:Must have 1 year experience in current specialtyMust have current BCLS/CPR card.Must have current state license *All paperwork must be completed and returned prior to start date.We encourage all of our travelers to fill out our online application at http://app.medicalconnections.com so we can help expedite your search. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about this position please email us at Register to View To contact a Travel Recruiter call Register to View or fax your resume to Register to View .df-lj

Job Title: Rehab Tech/IP Rehab Company: Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center Location: Sun City West, AZ Description: Location: US–AZ–Sun City WestPosted Date: 2/19/2010Shift: DayCategory: CNA's/ MA's/Techs/Phleb/CLA's – PositionsDepartment: 14502 W. Meeker Blvd.Facility: Banner Del Webb Medical CenterPosition Type: PerDiem–CAShift Hours: 7a–3:30pHours Per Week: 40 Overview: Per Diem, 7a–3:30p Rehab Tech, In–Patient Rehab Previous healthcare required. Enrolled in PTA program preferred. Familiar with computer applications. Highly organized, familiary with Acute rehabilitation setting. Ability to work within established timeframes for tasks. This position is responsible for providing assistance with patient care treatment under the supervision of the therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates advanced clinical competence and knowledge necessary to assist with treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Responsibilities: 1. Assist the therapist and assistant in providing patient care. Prepares the patient, treatment area and equipment for treatment. Anticipates therapist/assistant needs during treatment. Demonstrates understanding of fundamental treatment protocols. Performs components of patient treatment delegated by the supervising therapist as demonstrated by skill validation. Encourages patients to utilize learned strategies and ensures the safe practice of activities. Demonstrates understanding and follows treatment precautions. Takes a lead role in training staff on expectations when assisting with patient care.2. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, staffing shifts and other operational activities in the department. Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to various therapist styles and expectations. Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to various patient styles and expectations. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas (as position requires). Performs clerical and other non–clinical technician duties as assigned.3. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates any observed changes in patient condition and/or response to activity to supervising therapist, and other appropriate staff. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Appropriately refers questions or concerns brought up by the patient, caregiver, or other healthcare providers to the therapist/assistant.4. Self directed in completing daily responsibilities Demonstrates initiative in timely completion of assigned task. Readily accessible to therapist/assistant during scheduled hours. Seeks out opportunities for operational task during down time. Exhibits safe work habits and safety awareness.5. Maintains an organized, clean environment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies. Follows policies when cleaning equipment. Follows guidelines for maintaining department equipment including cleaning logs. Takes a lead role in training new technician staff on ordering supplies and cleaning equipment.6. May participate in charge entry and auditing processes. Enters charges and other department data accurately and efficiently. Identifies errors and takes responsibility to make corrections. Participates in orienting new technician/Aide staff on charge and data input procedures. In addition may attend facility/system committee meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our Performance Standards each and every day. Banner's Performance Standards include: Safety, Attitude, Responsiveness, Communication, Comfort, Privacy, Appearance, Teamwork, and Accountability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalentCertification may be required in specific areas or preferred in all other areasMust have at least 6 months healthcare or other medical experience.. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to follow established policies and treatment proceduresPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSGraduate of a Therapy Technician Program or other comparable education programAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.