Physical Therapy Assistant - $56K-77K per year

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient Orthopedics

Phoenix Metro Area, AZ | Flexible Schedule | Private Practice

Locations: 7 Clinics in Phoenix Metro | 2 Clinics in Yuma, AZ
Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic Private Practice
Employment Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Permanent | Temp-to-Hire
Pay: $56,160–$76,960 annually based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
 

Job Highlights

• Private practice outpatient orthopedic setting
• Flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Average 11–14 patients per day
• No evaluations—focus on delivering hands-on patient care
• Work alongside a team of 30+ experienced therapists
• Dedicated therapy aides and technicians assist with therapeutic exercises
• AI-assisted documentation using Clinicient/InsightGo EMR + Comprehend PT AI Scribe
• Collaborative culture with no rigid productivity quotas
• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and career growth opportunities

About the Opportunity

Join one of Arizona's leading outpatient orthopedic private practices with 9 clinic locations throughout the Phoenix Metro areas. This established organization is built on teamwork, mentorship, and helping clinicians grow their careers while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
 

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work closely with supervising Physical Therapists to implement individualized treatment plans, allowing you to focus on what you do best—providing exceptional, hands-on patient care.

Whether you're an experienced PTA or a recent graduate, you'll be supported by an experienced clinical team that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.

Flexible Scheduling

Choose the schedule that works best for you:

• 3 x 10-hour days + 2 x 5-hour days
• 4 x 10-hour days
• 5 x 8-hour days
• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Permanent or Temp-to-Hire

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by supervising Physical Therapists
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to orthopedic patients
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to supervising PTs
• Educate patients on exercises and recovery strategies
• Maintain accurate documentation using modern EMR technology
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, aides, and support staff to deliver outstanding patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current Arizona PTA license or eligibility for licensure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented with a patient-first mindset
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Manual therapy
• Vestibular rehabilitation

Continuing education support is available for therapists interested in expanding their clinical skills.

Additional Benefits

• $2,500–$5,000 Sign-On Bonus (higher incentives available for Yuma)
• Relocation Assistance
• Retention Bonuses
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 3% Company Match
• 15 Days Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 2 Paid CEU Days
• $1,200 Annual CEU Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Association Dues Paid
• License Renewal Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

About ATC West Healthcare Services