Physical Therapy Assistant PRN IRF

About the Role

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease as directed by the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant works closely with the Physical Therapist and patients to restore, maintain, and promote the patient’s overall fitness and health. They may also assess and provide input to the Physical Therapist to determine the patient's ability to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after injury or illness, or assess the need for placement in a SNF/Rehab Unit. The role involves communicating changes in the patient’s condition to the Physical Therapist and documenting treatments, their purpose, and the patient’s progress toward established goals.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in the department.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document care in coordination with the healthcare team across the continuum.
• Assess patients' and families' ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout hospitalization and in preparation for discharge.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

Qualifications

• State of Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant License (Required).
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current (obtained/maintained within timeframes required by hospital policy).

Benefits

TriStar Horizon Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage (covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation).
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance and pet insurance.
• Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Organization

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center offering a full array of services, including cardiology, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, inpatient rehabilitation, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. The facility is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center, providing leading emergency heart and stroke care. The satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services, as well as a 24/7 full-service ER with the same services as the main campus.

HCA Healthcare, the parent organization, has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010–2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.