Physical Therapist Assistant

ProgressiveHealth; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in promoting workplace safety and health. This position involves proactive injury prevention, ergonomic assessments, and direct support to manufacturing employees to enhance their well-being and productivity. You will collaborate with various teams to implement effective health solutions and ensure a safe working environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting. If you're passionate about health and safety, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive and innovative team.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education assistance

Health improvement plan opportunities

Qualifications

• State licensure and CPR/AED certification required.
• Strong communication and ergonomic assessment skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury prevention services and ergonomic assessments.
• Assist with work compensation injuries and documentation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ergonomics

Injury Prevention

First Aid Certification

Occupational Health Knowledge

Education

Associates in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant – ProgressiveHealth, LLC – Clarksville, TN

A unique opportunity for an energetic and results-driven Physical Therapist Assistant to provide injury prevention services onsite for a large manufacturing facility in Clarksville, TN! We strive to increase the industrial athlete’s ability to perform their job duties safely and decrease the risk of injury through intervention at the early onset of discomfort in a dynamic work environment. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

What will you be doing in this role?

• Providing proactive injury prevention, early symptom intervention, and first aid injury care as defined by OSHA standards, including ergonomic postural/body mechanic education and/or escalation of medical care if needed.
• Providing ergonomic assessments and support by understanding the site operations, job processes, and physical demands to make ergonomic recommendations to prevent more serious musculoskeletal conditions from occurring.
• Working one on one with manufacturing employees to assess the risk of injury, perform posture coaching, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion.
• Assisting Safety Department, Medical Staff, and Production team to assess risks and determine ergonomic solutions, regarding countermeasures, process/element changes, body postures, and team member development.
• Assisting onsite Medical staff with Work Compensation injuries following established policies and procedures in regards to first aid, documentation, referrals, and follow-up interactions.
• Ensuring the work environment allows employees to maximize their comfort, safety, and productivity.
• Working with Safety and Health Department to implement and enforce standards.
• Facilitating restrictions and return to work processes with all involved parties.
• Keeping accurate, detailed documentation with efficiency while being able to provide feedback to the industrial athlete and client for continuous health improvements.
• Understanding and providing reports with key metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management.

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A background in Physical Therapy Assisting, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Health & Wellness, Health Promotion, Human Performance, Public Health, Physical Education, Fitness, Personal Training, or Athletics.
• The required state licensure, certification, and registration that is in good standing with the state or the ability to obtain the required state licensure.
• CPR/AED & First Aid certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s).
• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred.
• The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift.
• Previous ergonomic and/or occupational health experience is a plus.
• A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

What you get from us:

• Opportunity for important work/life balance.
• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays.
• A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
  • Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs.
• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

About ProgressiveHealth:

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Physical Therapy Assistant.