Physical Therapist Asst.

Encompass Health Corporation; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to contribute to patient progress in our rehabilitation program in Jackson, Tennessee. The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care within a well-equipped PT gym and supportive team culture.

The position requires state licensure or certification and completion of an accredited PTA program. CPR certification is preferred, and the candidate should be ready to collaborate with clinicians to ensure excellent patient

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Completion of an accredited physical therapy program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physical therapy treatment in compliance with regulations and professional guidelines.
• Execute delegated PTA tasks under supervision, supporting patients' progress.
• Maintain transparent communication across hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs.
• Channel your expertise, ambition, and experience into making a difference every day.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Licensure/certification required

Accredited PTA program completion

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant Career Opportunity

JoinaTeamThatPutsYourPassionforCare First

Areyouonthelookoutforafulfillingcareerthatnotonlyfeelslikehomebutalsoallowsyoutomakea meaningful impact close to your heart? Join us as a Physical Therapist Assistant and contribute to the remarkable progress and inspiring outcomes of our patients. Embrace the opportunity to deliver high- quality, compassionate, and personalized care, celebrating the small successes that lead to significant achievements in rehabilitation. Our well-equipped physical therapy gyms, driven team members, and supportive environment create an atmosphere where you can thrive.

AGlimpseintoOurWorld

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being associated with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Wetakeprideinthegrowthopportunitiesweofferandhowourteamunitesforthegreatergoodofour patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

StartingPerksandBenefits

AtEncompassHealth,wearecommittedtocreatingasupportive,inclusive,andcaringenvironment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.
• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesovertime.
• Opportunitiesfortuitionreimbursementandcontinuouseducation.
• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchaseplans.
• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavingsaccounts.
• Avibrantcommunityofindividualspassionateabouttheworktheydo!

BethePhysicalTherapistAssistantyoualwayswantedtobe

• Channelyourexpertise,ambition,andexperienceintomakingadifferenceeveryday:
• Providetop-notchphysicaltherapytreatmentincompliancewithregulationsandprofessional guidelines.
• Executedelegatedphysicaltherapyassistanttasksundersupervision,supportingpatients' progress.
• Maintaintransparentcommunicationacrosshospitaldepartmentstomeetpatientandstaff needs effectively.

Qualifications

• Statelicensureorcertificationrequired.
• CPRcertificationpreferred(asperhospitalpolicy).
• Completionofanaccreditedphysicaltherapyprogrampreferred.
• Demonstratedcompetenceinphysicaltherapytreatment.
• Strongcommunicationskillsforpatient,family,andcaregiverinteractions.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.