Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy (Elk Ridge)
Arizona, United States of America
Full Time
2 days ago
Key skills
CRAI
About this role
Physical Therapy Assistant
Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration
Meet Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona
Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in the beautiful Grand Canyon National Park. In this role, you’ll help patients improve mobility, restore function, and enhance their quality of life by delivering compassionate physical therapy services under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist. You’ll primarily serve our Williams clinic, with occasional opportunities to bring care to patients at our Grand Canyon location.
Duties:
• Support the physical therapist by identifying patient care needs and carrying out therapy directives
• Assess patients through interviews, exams, and review of therapy histories and test results
• Provide therapeutic procedures, including manual techniques, exercises, functional activities, and use of supportive devices
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, wellness practices, and home exercise programs
• Ensure continuity of care by implementing individualized patient management plans
• Monitor therapy outcomes to support quality care and treatment objectives
Benefits and Compensation:
• Attractive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits:
◦ Providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
◦ Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
◦ Paid license
◦ CME funds and time-off package
◦ Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
◦ Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
◦ Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services
To become a part of our dedicated clinical team, you need the following qualifications:
• Have an active Arizona License or be able to obtain one.
For more information, contact providerrecruitment@elkridge.org.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.
Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.
All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration
Meet Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona
Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in the beautiful Grand Canyon National Park. In this role, you’ll help patients improve mobility, restore function, and enhance their quality of life by delivering compassionate physical therapy services under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist. You’ll primarily serve our Williams clinic, with occasional opportunities to bring care to patients at our Grand Canyon location.
Duties:
• Support the physical therapist by identifying patient care needs and carrying out therapy directives
• Assess patients through interviews, exams, and review of therapy histories and test results
• Provide therapeutic procedures, including manual techniques, exercises, functional activities, and use of supportive devices
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, wellness practices, and home exercise programs
• Ensure continuity of care by implementing individualized patient management plans
• Monitor therapy outcomes to support quality care and treatment objectives
Benefits and Compensation:
• Attractive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits:
◦ Providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
◦ Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
◦ Paid license
◦ CME funds and time-off package
◦ Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
◦ Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
◦ Benefit from patient centered medical home and various outreach services
To become a part of our dedicated clinical team, you need the following qualifications:
• Have an active Arizona License or be able to obtain one.
For more information, contact providerrecruitment@elkridge.org.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.
Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.
All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.