Impactful Physical Therapist Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Friendship (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and drive patient progress in a supportive setting.

The role requires licensure or certification and CPR is preferred. You will work under supervision, executing delegated tasks and communicating across departments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification required.
• CPR certification preferred (as per hospital policy).
• Completion of an accredited physical therapy program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in physical therapy treatment.
• Strong communication skills for patient, family, and caregiver interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch physical therapy treatment in compliance with regulations and professional guidelines.
• Execute delegated physical therapy assistant tasks under supervision, supporting patients' progress.
• Maintain transparent communication across hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs effectively.

Skills

Physical therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Accredited PT program

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and drive patient progress in a supportive setting.

The role requires licensure or certification and CPR is preferred. You will work under supervision, executing delegated tasks and communicating across departments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.