Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including electronic medical record systems, database software, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
• Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
• Report patient status to physicians and other healthcare personnel.
• Measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
• Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
• Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Maintain technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.

Benefits

• Bonus Rewards Program
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life/AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Generous paid time off
• Six paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Supplemental life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Health and wellness program
• Gym membership discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and ID Watchdog
• Professional development and company-sponsored continuing education tracks
• New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
• Journal clubs
• Clinical Director training
• Opportunities for specialization and leadership development
• Flexible scheduling
• Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
• Team events