Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing. Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts. Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed. Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques. Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians. Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts
• Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel
• Measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed
• Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques
• Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians
• Absorb and implement new physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques
• Avoid malpractice claims by ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations, and standards of practice

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Current TN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure
• CPR certification
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office

Qualifications

• Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in TN

Skills

• Technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts
• Moderate Paid Time Off
• 6 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog)
• Professional Development Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from, including Manual Therapy Education
• New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
• Journals Clubs
• Clinical Director Training
• Opportunities for specialization and leadership development

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible Scheduling