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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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Physical Therapy Asst? At Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The physical therapy assistant, under the general supervision of the physical therapist, is responsible for the treatment of a wide variety of patients, including, but not limited to patients with: neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and other medical conditions in the areas of acute, subacute, rehabilitation and out patient physical therapy.
The physical therapy assistant is responsible for the development and implementation of physical therapy treatment procedures, modalities, therapeutic exercise and progressive mobility training. The physical therapy assistant must treat patients in accordance with the rules and regulations of this facility, the Physical Therapy Practice Act, and the State of Nevada, Board of Professional Regulations.
The physical therapy assistant must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and interpret data reflective of the patients' medical status and age specific needs, in order to provide the appropriate care, as described in the department's policies and procedures. The physical therapy assistant will provide goal directed treatment program imple entation and modification, as well as related documentation and communication for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations, without regard to race, color, sex , religion, or national origin.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program approved by American Physical Therapy Association.
- Maintain licensure by the State of Nevada as determined by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- One to two years’ experience in clinical setting preferred.
- Entry level graduates will be considered.
- Documentation, communication, treatment planning, related equipment
- State of Nevada licensure required
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center provides Las Vegas and the Southwest region with high-quality, advanced healthcare services. We have been serving our community for nearly 60 years. Sunrise Hospital has been a Consumer Choice Award recipient for 15 consecutive years. We are the largest acute care facility in Nevada and the state's only fresh post-op Pediatric CICU. Our facility offers an advanced comprehensive stroke center which received the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the GWTG.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Physical Therapy Asst opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Physical Therapy Asst? At Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The physical therapy assistant, under the general supervision of the physical therapist, is responsible for the treatment of a wide variety of patients, including, but not limited to patients with: neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and other medical conditions in the areas of acute, subacute, rehabilitation and out patient physical therapy.
The physical therapy assistant is responsible for the development and implementation of physical therapy treatment procedures, modalities, therapeutic exercise and progressive mobility training. The physical therapy assistant must treat patients in accordance with the rules and regulations of this facility, the Physical Therapy Practice Act, and the State of Nevada, Board of Professional Regulations.
The physical therapy assistant must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and interpret data reflective of the patients' medical status and age specific needs, in order to provide the appropriate care, as described in the department's policies and procedures. The physical therapy assistant will provide goal directed treatment program imple entation and modification, as well as related documentation and communication for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations, without regard to race, color, sex , religion, or national origin.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a licensed physical therapy assistant program approved by American Physical Therapy Association.
- Maintain licensure by the State of Nevada as determined by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- One to two years’ experience in clinical setting preferred.
- Entry level graduates will be considered.
- Documentation, communication, treatment planning, related equipment
- State of Nevada licensure required
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center provides Las Vegas and the Southwest region with high-quality, advanced healthcare services. We have been serving our community for nearly 60 years. Sunrise Hospital has been a Consumer Choice Award recipient for 15 consecutive years. We are the largest acute care facility in Nevada and the state's only fresh post-op Pediatric CICU. Our facility offers an advanced comprehensive stroke center which received the Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the GWTG.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Physical Therapy Asst opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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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, ATI Physical Therapy, and Powerback Rehabilitation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno 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 August 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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