Staff Position

Physical Therapy Assistant
ATC West Healthcare Services
phoenix, AZ
5x8 hrs, Days

$56K-77K/year
Posted 11 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays

Pay

Estimated pay
$56K-77K/year

Description

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

Employer

ATC West Healthcare Services

About

About ATC West Healthcare Services

At ATC West Healthcare Services, we believe healthcare shouldn’t feel transactional. It should feel supportive, reliable, and built around you.

For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with nurses and healthcare professionals across California to provide flexible work opportunities that fit your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you’re looking for per diem shifts, travel assignments, or long-term placements, our team is here to make the process simple and seamless.

What sets ATC West apart is our hands-on, relationship-first approach. You’re not just a name in a system, you’re part of our community.


We offer:

  • Flexible scheduling that works for you
  • Competitive pay and weekly compensation
  • Dedicated support from a real team that knows your name
  • Opportunities across hospitals, clinics, behavioral health, and more

We also believe connection matters beyond the workplace. That’s why we host in-person community events. From Nurses Week celebrations and local meetups to appreciation gatherings, giving you the chance to connect, unwind, and build relationships with fellow healthcare professionals.

We’re available 24/7/365 because we know healthcare doesn’t stop, and neither do you.

At ATC West, you focus on patient care, we’ll take care of the rest

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,460–3,003/week
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