Vanderbilt Health-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Nashville, TN
Hospitals

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

  • Provides physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
  • Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.
  • Deliver individualized physical therapy interventions based on the supervising PT's treatment plan.
  • Promote patient safety and functional independence in the home and community.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility, and home safety.
  • Accurately document patient progress in compliance with VUMC and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals for coordinated care.
  • Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in Tennessee.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a PTA.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
  • Strong understanding of rehabilitation techniques and functional mobility.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a flexible caseload.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits starting Day One of employment.
  • Professional development opportunities.
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