Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Nevada
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Nevada are concentrated in outpatient orthopedic clinics, hospital rehabilitation units, and skilled nursing facilities, with steady demand in Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson across career levels from new graduates to experienced clinicians. Major employers with an established footprint in the state include Intermountain Health, Kindred Healthcare, and Encompass Health, all of which maintain active rehabilitation programs across Nevada. Geriatric rehabilitation, orthopedic recovery, and neuro rehab are the most consistently sought specialties in current Nevada listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Purpose
This position is accountable for providing quality Physical Therapy services under the supervision of the Therapy Supervisor, Manager and, ultimately, the Director of Rehabilitation Therapies. This individual provides comprehensive physical therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in therapy settings across the health system, including their families/caregivers. Services include, but are not limited to, comprehensive evaluation and treatment of gait and transfer limitations, orthotic/prosthetic training and comprehensive wound care.
Nature and Scope
The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in all therapy settings. This position conducts evaluations, develops appropriate plan of care, and provides rehabilitation services through time of discharge from the facility. This position is responsible for the direct clinical supervision of staff physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians.
Therapist is expected to provide services interchangeably among “like facilities.” For example, acute care staff may float between inpatient hospital settings, while post-acute staff may provide services within various post-acute facility settings based upon census and business needs.
At times, this position may be asked to participate in program development and outcome measurements in the clinical setting.
Per diem staff is required to work at least 1 major and 1 minor holiday each year. Major holidays are defined as Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Minor holidays are defined as New Years Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. If an area is closed on major holidays, the requirement is to work at least 1 day the week of the holiday period.
This position does provide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name
Description
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Recent graduates who have applied for the registration examination may be considered for provisional appointment.
Experience:
Applicants with physical disabilities experience, specialty certification or experience in one or more specialty areas is preferred.
License(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Physical Therapy license. Provisional License acceptable until State of Nevada Physical Therapy license is issued.
Home Health- 205351 - Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicles Report criteria and current automobile insurance for department.
Certification(s):
BLS/CPR certification per AHA standards required.
Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Location: Renown Health · 410314 Outpatient Therapy
Schedule: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits, Day, 730a-6p (M-F)
Position Purpose
This position is accountable for providing quality Physical Therapy services under the supervision of the Therapy Supervisor, Manager and, ultimately, the Director of Rehabilitation Therapies. This individual provides comprehensive physical therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in therapy settings across the health system, including their families/caregivers. Services include, but are not limited to, comprehensive evaluation and treatment of gait and transfer limitations, orthotic/prosthetic training and comprehensive wound care.
Nature and Scope
The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in all therapy settings. This position conducts evaluations, develops appropriate plan of care, and provides rehabilitation services through time of discharge from the facility. This position is responsible for the direct clinical supervision of staff physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians.
Therapist is expected to provide services interchangeably among “like facilities.” For example, acute care staff may float between inpatient hospital settings, while post-acute staff may provide services within various post-acute facility settings based upon census and business needs.
At times, this position may be asked to participate in program development and outcome measurements in the clinical setting.
Per diem staff is required to work at least 1 major and 1 minor holiday each year. Major holidays are defined as Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Minor holidays are defined as New Years Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. If an area is closed on major holidays, the requirement is to work at least 1 day the week of the holiday period.
This position does provide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name
Description
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Recent graduates who have applied for the registration examination may be considered for provisional appointment.
Experience:
Applicants with physical disabilities experience, specialty certification or experience in one or more specialty areas is preferred.
License(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Physical Therapy license. Provisional License acceptable until State of Nevada Physical Therapy license is issued.
Home Health- 205351 - Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicles Report criteria and current automobile insurance for department.
Certification(s):
BLS/CPR certification per AHA standards required.
Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Location: Renown Health · 410314 Outpatient Therapy
Schedule: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits, Day, 730a-6p (M-F)
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The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapy assistant jobs across Nevada.
- Active Nevada physical therapy assistant license issued by the Nevada Physical Therapy Board
- Associate degree in physical therapist assisting from an accredited program
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- Demonstrated ability to implement treatment plans under licensed physical therapist supervision
- Experience documenting patient progress in electronic health record systems
- Strong communication skills working with patients, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical therapy assistant in Nevada?
You must earn an associate degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs, and obtain a license from the Nevada Physical Therapy Board before practicing in Nevada. Applications go through the Nevada Physical Therapy Board, which also handles license renewals and continuing education requirements. No reciprocity shortcut exists, so out-of-state applicants must apply directly to the Board.
Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in Nevada?
Nevada physical therapy assistant roles are posted by Renown Health, FOX Rehabilitation, and Keck Medicine of USC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nevada's concentration of rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient orthopedic networks, and skilled nursing facilities means hiring activity is spread across both large health systems and independently owned clinics.
Which Nevada cities have the most physical therapy assistant jobs?
Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson City account for the most physical therapy assistant openings in Nevada. Las Vegas drives the largest share given its population size and the density of hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and senior living communities concentrated in Clark County, while Reno's growing healthcare corridor and Henderson's expanding suburban medical campuses contribute consistently to the smaller-market listing volume.
Are there remote physical therapy assistant jobs in Nevada?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapy assistant work is fundamentally hands-on and performed alongside patients in clinical settings, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 0% of physical therapy assistant openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those limited exceptions tend to involve documentation support, telehealth triage coordination, or administrative functions attached to a PTA role rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a physical therapy assistant in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate positions at skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, which tend to hire recent graduates more readily than outpatient orthopedic clinics. Encompass Health and Kindred Healthcare, both active in Nevada, offer structured clinical onboarding for new PTAs. Candidates who worked as rehabilitation aides or physical therapy technicians during their degree program have a clear advantage, and holding an active Nevada Physical Therapy Board license before applying removes the most common hiring delay.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in Nevada?
You can find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in Nevada on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nevada openings in one place. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license status, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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