Physical Therapy Assistant - Northwest Healthcare
Tucson, AZ 85755
About the Job
Physical Therapist Assistant- Full Time
$10,000 for Student Loan Repayments
This is a full time position working at the Skilled Nursing unit and Acute Care in Oro Valley located at 1551 E Tangerine Rd.
As a PhysicalTherapist Assistant, at Northwest Medical Oro Valley, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best- providing quality care to our patients. Our Rehab staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401K, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to 10K for student loan payments.
Requirements:
- Required: Associate's Degree Program from an accredited school.
- Experience: Preferred: One (1) year experience assisting Physical Therapist
- Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment;
- Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented;
- Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.
- Required: Current Arizona Physical Therapy Assistant Certification.
- American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS Certification.
- Skilled Nursing Unit: Fingerprint Clearance Card
About the Job:
- Under supervision of the Physical Therapist, performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients.
- This staff member will primarily be working in our skilled nursing unit (SNU) and occasionally in the acute care floors.
- Staff will be oriented in all areas they will be working in.
We know its not just about finding a job. Its about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 177-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. Oro Valley Hospitals culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a family, the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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