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Physical Therapy Assistant

Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 with a two-year service commitment

Position Overview

Join a Magnet-recognized, nonprofit regional health system serving patients throughout north-central Arkansas and south-central Missouri. This full-time Physical Therapist Assistant position is based at a 268-bed acute care hospital that supports a 13-county service area.

The PTA will work closely with licensed Physical Therapists and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver individualized rehabilitation services to hospitalized patients. This position offers a structured weekday schedule, dedicated documentation time, and the stability of a well-established health system.

Position Highlights

• MondayFriday schedule from 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
• Approximately 6.5 hours of patient treatment and 1.5 hours of dedicated documentation time each day
• Christmas and Thanksgiving off
• Time-and-a-half compensation for other scheduled holidays
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Carry out established plans of care for patients in an acute inpatient setting
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, balance, strength, and functional activities
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition or response to treatment
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding mobility, safety, home exercises, and discharge recommendations
• Coordinate care with Physical Therapists, nursing staff, physicians, case management, and other rehabilitation professionals
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow hospital safety, infection prevention, regulatory, and patient-care standards
• Support safe discharge planning and continuity of care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current or eligible Arkansas Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Current Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain upon hire
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with medically complex and hospitalized patients
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Acute care or hospital-based experience is preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate depending on experience
• $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year service agreement
• Annual market-based compensation review
• Pension plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Professional licensure and subscription coverage

Community

Located in the Ozark Mountains near Norfork Lake and Bull Shoals Lake. The area offers a lower cost of living, short commutes, outdoor recreation, fishing, boating, hiking, and a welcoming regional community.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance