Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

TriStar Horizon Medical Center; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Education assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

A regional medical center in Tennessee is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant PRN to support patients in restoring function and improving mobility. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning care, and delivering compassionate treatment. Applicants must hold a valid Tennessee PTA license and BLS certification. This position offers comprehensive medical coverage and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• State of Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document care in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care to patients.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

Skills

State of Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Education

Accredited PTA program

BLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Join TriStar Horizon Medical Center as a Physical Therapy Assistant PRN. This role supports patients with injuries or disease by restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent disabilities as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in the department.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum.
• Assess patients/families ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout hospitalization and in preparation for discharge.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

Qualifications

• State of Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is a 150+ bed regional medical center offering a full array of services, including cardiology, emergency, inpatient rehabilitation, oncology, orthopedics, and women's services. It is an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center.

We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.