Vumc
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Acute Care, PRN
Tullahoma, TN
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 hours ago
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About the role
- Responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical Therapy interventions as prescribed by a qualified physician and directed by a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation.
- Displays professional behavior in accordance with APTA Code of Ethics and CHS philosophy of service.
Responsibilities
- Support inpatient rehabilitation plans of care for adult patients with acute illness, injury, or post-operative recovery needs
- Deliver inpatient physical therapy treatments that promote improved function, mobility, and patient outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including therapists, nurses, physicians, and case management partners
- Document treatments, patient progress, and outcomes according to hospital and regulatory standards
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care during critical stages of recovery
Requirements
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
- Active Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license required
Nice to have
- Experience in acute care, hospital-based physical therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term acute care (LTAC), or relevant clinical rotations preferred
Skills
- Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.-
- Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. -
Benefits
- Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.
- Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
- Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of
- Provide PRN coverage, including weekend shifts as needed
- Ability to work a flexible PRN schedule, including weekend coverage
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity.
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