Pediatric Physical Therapy Asst-PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient-focused physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, accurate documentation, and patient education to support functional outcomes.

You will supervise PTA students, assist in discharge planning, and ensure privacy and professional communication with patients and families while contributing to high-quality care at Vanderbilt

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in Tennessee.
• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Experience: Less than 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Supervise PTA students and ensure safe exercise and training completion.
• Complete timely documentation and communicate progress to the team.
• Educate patients, families and health care team on plans and discharge needs.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in all interactions.
• Contribute to discharge planning and adapt communication to patient understanding.

Skills

Physical therapy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

MCJCHV Peds Rehab

Job Summary

Provide physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Key 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. These include ultrasound, whirlpool, T.E.N.S., biofeedback, hot/cold packs, paraffin baths, electric stimulation, weights, traction, massage and other as indicated.
• Supervise patients in the completion of their exercise and training program to maximize their 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.
• Provides education to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Assists 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.
• Completes 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.
• Consistently meet department and VUMC documentation and billing standards.
• 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

Technical Capabilities

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Certifications

LIC-Physical Therapy Assistant - Tennessee

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

Less than 1 year

Education

Associate's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.