Physical Therapist Assistant

Holston Medical Group • Kingsport, TN

83d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Holston Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Holston Medical Group combines the personal feel of a community-based practice with the strength, resources and career opportunities of a leading national health care organization. As a multispecialty clinic offering care across northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, our teams deliver high‑quality, value‑based care that exceeds expectations while making care easier, more affordable and more accessible. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy
• Valid PTA license
• 0-2 Years’ experience
• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and their application in an patient centered environment
• Must possess good diagnostic and clinical skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others

Responsibilities

• Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice
• Participates with physical therapist in developing patient treatment plans
• Administers a variety of exercises and interventions following the documented patient treatment plan
• Observes and records the effectiveness of intervention, and document patients progress
• Proposes modification of specific intervention procedures to physical therapist
• Coordinates treatment schedule with Physical Therapist
• Explains treatment techniques to patients
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment/and equipment
• Build quality relationships with patients, physicians/providers, and co-workers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree