Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN
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Job Location:
Gallatin, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Facility Name: Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
Schedule: PRN Days
Your experience matters
More about our team
Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 167-bed healthcare facility that provides care in numerous areas and rehabilitation services.
How youll contribute
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist the Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop recover and maintain physical mobility/function.
Reports to: Director of Physical Therapy
APhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA)who excels in this role:
- Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Monitors patients responses to the treatment plan.
- Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
- Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
- Assists with patient discharge planning.
- Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
What were looking for
Applicants should have an associates degree/graduate of a physical therapy assistant program. Additional requirements include:
Active and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Tennessee
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Beth Bergman by emailing
More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center that has been providing quality health care to Gallatin Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1000 employees and 300 physicians.
Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited byThe Joint Commissionand is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.
EEOC Statement
Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomasis an Equal Opportunity Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomasis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
