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Encompass Health
Henderson, Nevada

Physical Therapist Asst.

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant Career Opportunity

Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Care First
Are you on the lookout for a fulfilling career that not only feels like home but
also allows you to make a meaningful impact close to your heart? Join us as a
Physical Therapist Assistant and contribute to the remarkable progress and
inspiring outcomes of our patients. Embrace the opportunity to deliver high-
quality, compassionate, and personalized care, celebrating the small successes
that lead to significant achievements in rehabilitation. Our well-equipped
physical therapy gyms, driven team members, and supportive environment create an
atmosphere where you can thrive.

A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a
part of our team. Being associated with us means aligning with a rapidly growing
national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth
opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our
patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired
Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award,
among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and
caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

* Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time
employees and their families.
* Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
* Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
* Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
* Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
* A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Be the Physical Therapist Assistant you always wanted to be

* Channel your expertise, ambition, and experience into making a difference

every day

* Provide top-notch physical therapy treatment in compliance with regulations
and professional guidelines.
* Execute delegated physical therapy assistant tasks under supervision,
supporting patients' progress.
* Maintain transparent communication across hospital departments to meet
patient and staff needs effectively.

Qualifications

* State licensure or certification required.
* CPR certification preferred (as per hospital policy).
* Completion of an accredited physical therapy program preferred.
* Demonstrated competence in physical therapy treatment.
* Strong communication skills for patient, family, and caregiver interactions.

The Encompass Health Way 

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right,
focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a
trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team
of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! 
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive
culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,
national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other
protected classification.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide high-quality, personalized physical therapy treatments in compliance with professional regulations. They will also support patient progress by executing delegated tasks and maintaining transparent communication across hospital departments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentCare planningCompassionate careRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Nevada, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$105k (26 salary observations; 51 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (4,390 salary observations; 9,822 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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About Encompass Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and continuous education
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts