Physical Therapist Assistant

5 months ago

Knoxville, United States Rehab America Full time

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for performing various physical therapeutic treatments for patients with injuries or disabilities that have been evaluated and have had a plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Benefits and Perks include:

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
CEU reimbursement opportunities and paid training programs for advancement
Telemedicine 24/7/365 access to doctors
Optional short- and long-term disability plans
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K retirement accounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to:  

Interacts with patient and/or family by teaching use of equipment, home exercises and other techniques that will be important in-patient care after discharge from physical therapy service
Interacts with patient, family, and others interested in establishing follow-up care that reflects the goals of care plan established by the Physical Therapist
Administers treatment programs to assigned patients including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, gait training, wound dressing, etc., in accordance with the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
Records patient’s reaction to treatment and progress in the patient care plan on the patient’s medical record; daily notes and/or weekly notes must be completed and filed in the patient’s medical record in the manner as outline in the policy and procedure manual
Instructs and provides technical direction to Physical Therapy Assistant students, technicians and attendants in performing patient care activities
Counsels and teaches patient and/or family in the use of assistive devices and exercise techniques to be performed at home in accordance with the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist

Required Work Experience: 

Two (2) Years of experience working as a PTA is preferred

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:  

Associates Degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program is required
Currently licensed in the state of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Current CPR Certification
Current State of Tennessee Driver’s license
Current Auto liability Insurance according to Company Policy

Other Requirements: 

Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
Travel required
Must have reliable transportation

Physical Requirements:

Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
About Rehab America
Rehab America offers physical, speech and occupational therapies in partnership with skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare providers. A division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., Rehab America’s therapists employ a team-based approach to help adults recover functional abilities and independence after surgery, injury or medical crisis. To learn more, visit RehabAmericaInc.com.Licenses & CertificationsRequiredDriver LicenseCPR CertificationAutomobile InsurancePTA

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