# Therapy Assistant

Hiring organization: [Indian Health Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/indian-health-service)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b7d538f5-a233-4b25-b87c-318657eb2864

Listed on Indian Health Service's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Kayenta, AZ
- Salary: 40736 – 52957 USD per year

## Summary

Support physical and occupational therapists in a Native American healthcare setting by teaching patients exercise programs, fitting assistive devices, and managing clinic operations. This role combines direct patient care with administrative support, ideal for someone seeking meaningful work in community health.

_Our summary, not Indian Health Service's wording._

## Skills named

Patient Communication

## Required

- One year of experience assisting physical, occupational, or other specialized therapists; or one year in patient care, social work, or psychology roles involving physical medicine
- Ability to teach home exercise programs and reinforce therapy instructions
- Ability to fit and adjust assistive devices
- Ability to schedule appointments and manage clinic operations
- Fluent communication skills, including Navajo interpretation capability
- Valid REAL ID beginning May 7, 2025

## Nice to have

- Bachelor's degree with courses related to therapy or patient care fields

Apply on Indian Health Service's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889748100