Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Encompass Health Tucson, Arizona, US

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Encompass Health, you’ll support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering evidence-based rehabilitation to patients recovering from strokes, orthopedic surgeries, neurological conditions, and complex medical events. You’ll follow established care plans, lead therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility sessions while documenting progress in the EMR. Working within an interdisciplinary team, you’ll educate patients and families, ensure safety and infection control standards, and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, compassion, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

  • Assist licensed PTs in delivering rehab
  • Lead therapeutic exercises and gait/balance training
  • Document progress in EMR

Qualifications

  • Graduation from PTA program
  • State license or eligibility
  • CPR/First Aid preferred

Required Skills

PTA rehabilitation inpatient EMR gait training

Keywords

physical therapy inpatient team-based care rehabilitation diagnoses

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