Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Location: Tucson, AZ

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:40 PM (No nights or weekends)

Base Salary: $67,600 – $74,880 per year

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 total in Year 1 (paid in $1,875 quarterly installments)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a private outpatient orthopedic practice built around high-quality patient care, efficient clinical systems, and a sustainable workday. Working directly alongside licensed Physical Therapists, the PTA will deliver evidence-based treatments and utilize modern clinical technologies to help patients achieve optimal functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Treatment: Deliver high-quality physical therapy interventions and manual therapies under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Plan of Care Progression: Progress therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, functional, and mobility activities within each patient’s established plan of care.
• Advanced Modalities: Administer Class IV therapeutic laser and radial/focal shockwave therapies according to established clinical protocols and scope of practice.
• AI-Assisted Documentation: Utilize ambient AI-scribe software to support accurate, real-time EMR documentation during regular shift hours.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: Communicate patient responses, progress, and clinical changes clearly to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Patient & Caregiver Education: Instruct patients and family members on home exercise programs (HEPs), activity modifications, and injury prevention strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensure: Active (or eligible) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the State of Arizona in good standing.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
• Experience: Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred; motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply (full modality training provided).
• Skills: Reliable, patient-centered, collaborative, and adaptable to modern digital documentation and clinical technologies.

Benefits & Position Highlights

• Predictable Schedule: Workday ends at 3:40 PM with no routine evening or weekend hours.
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $3,600 per year in direct student loan assistance.
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of accrued PTO in Year 1, with progressive increases based on tenure.
• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer matching contribution.
• Professional Growth: Annual CEU support allowance and internal clinical training on advanced therapeutic modalities.