Physical Therapy Assistant – Acute Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. . Physical Therapy Assistant – PTA, Acute Care Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday with one weekend day per month Empower Recovery. Transform Lives. Join Vanderbilt Health. Are you a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) ready to make a difference in acute care rehabilitation? At Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. This is your chance to be part of Tennessee’s #1 hospital and one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Why Vanderbilt Health? Recognized among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Day One Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans start immediately. Collaborative, team-focused environment with access to continuing education and career growth. Work where innovation meets compassion—impacting patients across diverse diagnoses. What You’ll Do Implement PTA therapeutic interventions in accordance with physical therapist treatment plans. Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence. Document patient progress accurately and collaborate with the care team. Assist with discharge planning and transition strategies. Key Responsibilities: Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician. Provides education and employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. 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.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA.
Adult acute care experience required.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Passion for patient education and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Implement PTA therapeutic interventions in accordance with physical therapist treatment plans.
Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence.
Document patient progress accurately and collaborate with the care team.
Assist with discharge planning and transition strategies.
Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician.
Provides education and employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.