Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Peoria, AZ
Job description
VibrantCare Rehab brings together a team of passionate, hard-working, experienced staff and clinicians who truly CARE.
Our focus is bridging the gap between quality patient care and sustainable ethical practice. Our internal mentorship program will wow you. We are passionate about building strong, healthy team relationships. Your goals are our goals.
Come join the VibrantCare family- the team who CARES – we want the opportunity to invest in YOU!
VibrantCare Rehab currently operates Outpatient Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and Onsite Therapy facilities throughout Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas and Washington. And we are still growing!
We come together as one team with one vision to create positive experiences for our patients and each other by providing outstanding clinical care and excellent customer service in a positive and VIBRANT atmosphere. Consider joining our vision - to BE the BEST in Rehab!
VibrantCare has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at our Peoria, AZ clinic.
Job Summary:
This is a Full Time role
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist as mandated by State Practice Act. Possesses training and education which allows them to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Utilize time efficiently to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
- Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed
- Maintain current awareness of general changes in health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy.
- Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager.
- Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills.
- Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
- Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
- Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
- Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
- Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Required Credentials:
- Graduation from a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist education program accredited by CAPTE or in the case of a graduate of an international physical therapist assistant program or international physical therapist program from a non-CAPTE accredited program seeking licensure, certification, or registration as a physical therapist assistant, a substantially equivalent education
- Current valid State license/registration/certification.
Come join our friendly, cohesive team environment!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peoria, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
