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. Organization: Acute Rehab PT/OT 3 Job Summary: 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 with minimal guidance from a Physical Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care Inpatient Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday with one weekend day per month Overview: Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) looking to make a meaningful impact in acute care? Join the collaborative rehab team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where your expertise helps patients of all diagnoses regain independence and improve their quality of life. About Vanderbilt Health: Tennessee's #1 hospital and one of the nation's top academic medical centers Ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report Day One Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start on your first day Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities Apply Today: Join Vanderbilt Health and help us deliver exceptional care to patients in need. Be part of a team that's transforming lives through excellence in rehabilitation. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.