Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Foothills Physical Therapy Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

IRA with company match

Health and dental coverage

Incentive bonus opportunities

Career growth opportunities

4 1/2-day work week

CEU allowance

1:1 patient care

Job summary

Foothills Physical Therapy Group in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. You will deliver hands-on care, support patient progress, and help individuals live without pain or limitations.

As a PTA, you’ll perform therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, and functional mobility tasks under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Our 4 1/2-day work week, 1:1 patient care, and CEU allowance support clinical growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Tennessee.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before start date.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT treatments per established plan of care.
• Perform therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, and functional activities.
• Assist patients with mobility, strengthening, balance, and endurance.
• Educate patients on exercises, home programs, and body mechanics.
• Monitor patient responses and report to supervising PT.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment environment.
• Engage with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and education.

Skills

Outpatient physical therapy

Therapeutic exercise selection

Manual therapy

Joint & soft-tissue mobilization

Neuromuscular re-education

Gait training

Functional mobility

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Tennessee PTA license

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job in Knoxville, TN

Foothills Physical Therapy Group is looking for a compassionate, skilled Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for a job in Knoxville, TN, where you can provide hands-on care while building meaningful relationships with the people you serve. Our mission is to love people well, build lifelong relationships, and give patients a voice as they work toward living fully without pain or limitations. As a PTA on our team, you'll play an important role in delivering thoughtful treatment, supporting patient progress, and creating an experience where people feel heard, respected, and encouraged.

Care That Gives Patients a Voice

At Foothills, we believe physical therapy is about more than completing a treatment plan. It's about understanding the person in front of you and helping them move toward a life that feels fulfilling and physically and mentally thriving. You'll work with patients through therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, functional mobility, balance, strengthening, and other interventions within your scope of practice.

You'll also have the opportunity to build relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team. By listening carefully, communicating changes to the supervising Physical Therapist, and educating patients about their exercises and home programs, you'll help make sure patients understand their care and have an active role in their progress.

A Supportive Place to Build Your Career

We want our clinicians to have the support and resources to provide excellent care. This position includes 1:1 patient care and trained technician support, giving you the opportunity to stay focused on patient needs while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment. You'll work as part of a team that values professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and respect.

Foothills also makes room for professional growth. You'll have a $1,000 allowance toward continuing education, incentive bonus opportunities, and room to develop your career and clinical skills. Our 4 1/2-day work week, with Friday afternoons off, is another way we support a sustainable approach to the work you do. If you're looking for a PTA role where patient relationships and clinical development both matter, we'd be glad to hear from you.

Compensation:

• $25-$28 per hour

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Tennessee.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification prior to start date.
• Ability to pass required background.
• Sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide physical therapy treatments and interventions as outlined in the patient's established plan of care.
• Perform therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic activities, manual therapy, and other interventions within the PTA's scope of practice.
• Assist patients with functional mobility, strengthening, flexibility, balance, coordination, and endurance activities.
• Educate patients regarding exercises, treatment techniques, home exercise programs, and proper body mechanics.
• Monitor and communicate patient responses to treatment with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Recognize changes in a patient's condition and appropriately communicate concerns to the Physical Therapist.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with clinic policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment.
• Follow all infection-control, safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish positive relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in patient care coordination and interdisciplinary communication as appropriate.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and respect in interactions with patients and coworkers.

Skills:

• Demonstrated competency in outpatient physical therapy.
• Advanced therapeutic exercise selection, instruction, progression, and modification under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Skilled application of manual therapy techniques within the PTA's scope of practice and established plan of care.
• Competency with joint and soft-tissue mobilization techniques appropriate to training and scope of practice.
• Advanced neuromuscular re-education, proprioceptive training, balance training, and movement retraining.
• Experience with post-operative rehabilitation and progression of patients through established protocols.
• Ability to provide effective gait training, functional mobility training, and therapeutic activities.
• Knowledge of spinal, extremity, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
• Ability to safely progress strengthening, flexibility, endurance, and functional activities based on patient response.
• Familiarity with sports injury rehabilitation and return-to-activity programming.
• Ability to incorporate functional movement, core stabilization, postural training, and body mechanics into treatment.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off with accrual from day one.
• 8 paid holidays.
• IRA with company match up to 3%.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage.
• Incentive bonus opportunities.
• Room to grow your career and skills.
• 4 1/2-day work week with Friday afternoon off.
• $1,000 allowance toward continuing education credit hours.
• 1:1 patient care and trained technician support.

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Tennessee. Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification prior to start date. Ability to pass required background. Sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.