Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute - (PTA)

Job Description & Requirements


Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute - (PTA)


StartDate: 6/30/2025
Available Shifts: 8 D
Pay Rate: $1300.00 - $1352.00



2+ years of experience. 50-mile radius rule. No more than a 3-month work history gap in the last year. AZ license and BLS required. Must have 2+ years of hospital setting experience and the ability to work both inpatient and Skilled Nursing Unit. Cerner experience preferred. Weekend rotation will be required.

The Physical Therapy Assistant serves as a member of the physical therapy team by assisting the Physical Therapist in the delivery of patient treatments and management of referred patients. The PTA provides documentation of treatment and outcomes, discharge planning and patient/family/caregiver education. Participates in administrative duties and PI; pursues professional growth; performs other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: PTA(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: BLS-AHA
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year
References: 1 Reference in entire work history


Preferred Qualifications
Cerner experience

Facility Location
Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for healthcare professionals in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.



Job Benefits


Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.


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