Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant — Collaborative Rehab Impact

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Clinical Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy as outlined in the supervising PT's plan, using modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, and manual techniques. You will supervise PTA students and support discharge planning while maintaining patient privacy and high-quality care.

Colleagues collaborate across teams to deliver patient-centered outcomes within the Vanderbilt Health system, with emphasis on education, communication, and compliance with documentation

Qualifications

• Provide treatment as specified on the written treatment plan by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Administer various therapeutic modalities according to departmental protocols and guidelines, including ultrasound, whirlpool, TENS, biofeedback, hot/cold packs, paraffin baths, electric stimulation, weights, traction, massage.
• Supervise patients in the completion of their exercise and training program to maximize functional independence.
• Progress the patient in treatment as indicated by progress in therapy and the treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment as specified on the written treatment plan by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates ability to administer various therapeutic modalities according to departmental protocols and guidelines.
• Supervise patients in the completion of their exercise and training program to maximize functional independence.
• Progress the patient in treatment as indicated by the patient's progress in therapy and the treatment plan.
• Respect the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide education to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Assist the physical therapist in planning for the discharge needs of the patient.
• Adapt communication to needs/level of understanding of audience.
• Communicate treatment plan, use of intervention strategies and discharge needs to patient, family and health care team.
• Supervise PTA students.
• Complete timely documentation
• Provide the supervising physical therapist with written information regarding the patient’s progress, or lack of progress, as it relates to the treatment plan or session.
• Convey essential information in words easily understood by the audience.
• Integral member of the health care team.
• Provide patient updates, give feedback to the supervising physical therapist and other team members.
• Respect roles and professional boundaries of others.
• Contribute to the success of the Team assisting with projects as able

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Clinical Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy as outlined in the supervising PT's plan, using modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, and manual techniques. You will supervise PTA students and support discharge planning while maintaining patient privacy and high-quality care.

Colleagues collaborate across teams to deliver patient-centered outcomes within the Vanderbilt Health system, with emphasis on education, communication, and compliance with documentation