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Encompass Health
Yuma, Arizona

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant Career Opportunity -

  • $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus with a One-Year Work Commitment
  • Must be a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
  • 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.

We're eager to meet you, and we truly mean that. Join our family and let's make a difference together!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy treatment in compliance with professional guidelines and regulations. Execute delegated tasks under supervision to support patient progress and maintain transparent communication across hospital departments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentCaregiver support

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (232 salary observations; 1,124 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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$75k-85k
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$101k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$35/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Yuma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,459/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Yuma, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Encompass Health

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Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts