Acute Care PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital in Clarksville, TN, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. This role is approximately 80% Acute Care and 20% Inpatient Rehabilitation, serving a diverse adult population across recovery stages.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, guide exercises, monitor progress, document care, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to support safe recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Tennessee PTA license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and functional mobility interventions.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation professionals, physicians, and care management teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and equipment use.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.

Skills

Licensed PTA Tennessee

BLS certified

Teamwork

Education

Associate's

Job description

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital in Clarksville, TN, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. This role is approximately 80% Acute Care and 20% Inpatient Rehabilitation, serving a diverse adult population across recovery stages.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, guide exercises, monitor progress, document care, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to support safe recovery.