CPR Certification, Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Communication Skills, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Mentoring, Multilingual, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Reviews, Physical Therapy, Recreation, Spanish Language, Team Player, Training/Teaching
Company Description
Founded in 1997, Desert Hand and Physical Therapy has grown to 10 Valley locations while keeping patient-centered, upper-extremity excellence at our core. Every clinic includes Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) and licensed PTs who prioritize individualized care for trauma, injury, and illness.
Why PTAs choose Desert Hand and Physical Therapy: We combine expert mentorship, meaningful caseloads, and clear paths for growth so you can build a lasting, rewarding career. Whether you're a new grad launching your first role or an experienced PTA seeking leadership and specialization, you'll find the training, autonomy, and team support you need to excel.
Job Description
The Position: Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Arcadia - scenic, active, and minutes from downtown Phoenix. You'll work directly with a supervising PT across varied therapy settings. Expect a diverse caseload, hands-on treatment, patient education, and collaboration with an experienced team. New grads receive structured mentorship; experienced PTAs are given opportunities for specialization, program leadership, and increased autonomy.
What matters to you - and what we offer
- Growth & Mentorship: CHTs and seasoned PTs provide training, case review, and regular feedback. Clear career paths for specialization and leadership.
- Competitive Pay & Rewards: $30-$34/hr + $1,000 sign-on bonus, Annual performance reviews
- Work-Life Balance: Predictable scheduling, supportive staff coverage, and a respectful caseload mix.
- Clinical Variety: Rotations across upper-extremity, post-op, orthopedic, and outpatient modalities to build broad skills.
- Professional Development: CE opportunities, support for certifications/specialties, and internal advancement.
- Modern Tools & Support: Access to evidence-based protocols, clinic equipment, and collaborative treatment planning.
- Benefits & Security: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), EAP, employee discounts, and annual performance reviews.
- Team Culture: Friendly, energetic environment that values diversity, communication, and teamwork.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited ACOTE program
- Licensed PTA in Arizona; current CPR certification
- Strong communication and patient-education skills
- Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus for this role
- Organized, able to multitask, and committed to high-quality patient care
- Outgoing, collaborative, and eager to learn or lead depending on experience
Additional Information
Compensation: $30 - $34, depending on experience level
- Sign-on bonus of $1000
- Established community practice with room to innovate and start new programs
- Mentorship for new grads; leadership/specialty tracks for experienced clinicians
- Arcadia location with outdoor recreation, dining, and easy city access
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US Physical Therapy Inc
U.S. Physical Therapy is one of the largest publicly-traded, pure-play operator of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics.
The clinics provide pre- and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, rehabilitation of injured workers and preventative care. USPh also manages physical therapy facilities for third parties, including physician groups and hospitals. Each of USPh’s clinics are directed by a licensed physical therapist that drive patient volume via local physicians, former patients and other referral sources. Marketing representatives are used to further augment sales.
USPh has grown its business through a combination of de novo development and strategic acquisitions. The strategic acquisitions has accelerated the Company’s growth, and are structured with significant ownership retained by the practice owners and founders.