Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Weekend PRN coverage exclusively. Participation in holiday rotation. 2-3 full weekends of coverage every month. Shifts 8-10hrs The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering the population specific treatment of inpatients and outpatients referred to Physical Therapy for retaining and regaining their highest functional level commiserate with their training and experience under the supervision and direction of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates in the evaluation of programs and services, the evaluation and supervision of support personnel, participates in the education of students as Clinical Instructor when assigned, maintains personal and departmental professional competence, and maintains a "customer orientation" awareness while interacting with patient, families, and other professionals.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited 2 year Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Physical Therapy Assistant: GA (PTA:GA)
- Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
Nice To Haves
- Physical Therapy Assistant: TN (PTA:TN)
Responsibilities
- Administering the population specific treatment of inpatients and outpatients referred to Physical Therapy for retaining and regaining their highest functional level commiserate with their training and experience under the supervision and direction of the Physical Therapist.
- Participates in the evaluation of programs and services
- Evaluation and supervision of support personnel
- Participates in the education of students as Clinical Instructor when assigned
- Maintains personal and departmental professional competence
- Maintains a "customer orientation" awareness while interacting with patient, families, and other professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
