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Physical Therapist Assistant - Sun City West, AZ

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Now Hiring: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Location: Sun City West, Arizona
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Weekdays | Outpatient Setting

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient physical therapy team in Sun City West. In this role, you will work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to provide hands-on care, implement treatment plans, and help patients reach their rehabilitation goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated PTA who values collaboration, high-quality patient care, and professional growth.

Essential Functions

  • Establish and maintain effective communication with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
  • Carry out physical therapy treatment plans in compliance with state practice act and board guidelines.
  • Respond to patient questions and concerns to ensure positive outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Document care and patient information accurately in the medical record system.
  • Serve as a primary member of the treatment team for assigned cases.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA standards, infection control, and organizational policies.
  • Assist with training and mentoring Physical Therapy Technicians.
  • Protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Education & Certification Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program (required).
  • Current Arizona PTA certification (required).

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience or equivalent.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of physical therapy standards, practices, and equipment.
  • Familiarity with OSHA and infection control regulations.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to recognize patient safety and fall risks.
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Ability to engage effectively with patients of diverse ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
  • Competence with EMR systems and accurate clinical documentation.

Physical ability to assist patients, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform kneeling, squatting, and overhead lifting as required.

Work Environment

  • Outpatient clinical setting with occasional community-based travel.
  • Requires sitting, standing, and assisting patients with transfers.

Why Join Us

  • Collaborative, patient-focused therapy team.
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient health and recovery.
  • Professional growth opportunities in a supportive outpatient care setting.

How to Apply

If you are a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a rewarding career in outpatient rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.

  • Active Arizona PTA license (or eligibility to obtain before start date).
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Passing NPTE scores.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans under the supervision of licensed therapists to provide hands-on patient care. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program and possess a current Arizona PTA certification. A minimum of one year of outpatient physical therapy experience is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OSHA ComplianceFall Risk AssessmentTreatment Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

HealthOp Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 66 active listings.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $69k (middle half $67k–$79k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona492 active21,927 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment514 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,820 in the last 30 days4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
HealthOp Solutionssilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index66 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Sun City West, AZ at HealthOp Solutions a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Sun City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,791/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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