What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), ARU position at Lifepoint Rehabilitation?

Facility Name: Canyon Vista Medical Center

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Schedule: Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Canyon Vista Medical Center is located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, committed to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County – a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We’re comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building our new 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90 completed in 2015.

How you’ll contribute

Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising PT.
Assist in patient mobility and exercise routines.
Monitor patient responses and report progress to PT.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Ensure a safe and clean environment for treatment.
Team-oriented and patient-focused with strong communication skills.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for
Applicants should have

Associate’s degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Current PTA license in state of practice.
CPR Certification required.
Current PTA license in state of practice.
Rehab or acute care experience preferred.

More about

Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 100 bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise community since 1963. Licensed by Medicare, the State of Arizona, and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Canyon Vista Medical Center sets the standard for excellence in health care in southeastern Arizona.

Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for the Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.
Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce that its Advanced Wound Care Center has been recognized with five national awards from Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. Benchmarked against 650 clinics nationwide, the center received the Center of Distinction, Robert A. Warriner III, M.D. Clinical Excellence Award, President’s Circle Award, and the 2024 Center of the Year Award—Healogics’ highest honor.
Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates CVMC’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

EEOC Statement

“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $54,823 - $74,591

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