Physical Therapy Assistant - Sevierville

Toa; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an on-site, full-time role in Sevierville/Knoxville area. The PTA will work closely with physicians and rehab staff to deliver high-quality orthopedic care to diverse patient populations.

The position emphasizes collaboration, accurate documentation, and patient-first care. TOA offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a large Tennessee network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and eligible for Tennessee licensure; CPR certification required.
• Caring, compassionate, independent, and determined.
• Strong communication with patients, physicians, and supervising therapists.
• Excellent time management to balance patient care and documentation.
• Able to adapt to varying treatment plans from different supervising therapists.
• Experience with progression of orthopedic treatments and modalities.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality daily treatment for patients with orthopedic conditions.
• Assess patient abilities and assist in developing treatment plans.
• Communicate progress with therapists, physicians, and patients.
• Assist therapists with scheduling and treatment logistics.
• Document progress notes and functional reports for insurers.
• Complete charging and ensure documentation matches services.
• Adhere to laws and practice guidelines to ensure optimal care.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Independent

Determined

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Orthopedic knowledge

Education

PTA program graduate

Tennessee licensure eligible

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Sevierville

• On-site
• Therapy
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PHYSI001449

Locations

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Knoxville, TN 37862, USA

Description

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. TOA concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system which allow our patients to live their best life. Ninety plus years later we are advancing the practice of orthopaedic surgery throughout the state.

There are a number of reasons why TOA is an employer of choice; here are a few of them:

• Stability - TOA has been in Middle Tennessee since 1926 and has expanded to over 20+ locations across the state!
• Impact - TOA’s team members use our careers – whether in our clinics or our business office – to make a positive difference in the community by building relationships and helping patients live their best life.
• Work Environment - The TOA team focuses on fostering an excellent working environment; one of positivity, collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement.
• Total Rewards - TOA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company match, safe harbor match and profit-sharing match to go along with your contributions.

An important part of TOA's comprehensive services is our Physicial Therapy program, and an essential element of the program success is our Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) role. Being a PTA at TOA allows for a direct working relationship with a large group of physicians with differing specializations treating diverse patient populations of varying ages, medical conditions, and functional levels. The PTA maintains TOA's high standard of patient satisfaction, exhibits our focus on teamwork and collaboration, and meets the goal of providing excellent care to the patient and families we serve

• Perform quality daily treatment for patients with a variety of orthopaedic conditions
• Make assessments and observations of the patients’ abilities and tolerance to treatment, to assist the supervising physical therapist with developing treatment plans
• Conduct frequent updates with physical therapists, physicians, and patients - communicating information regarding treatment, assessment, and progression of treatment of patients
• Assist physical therapist in accommodating patient needs for scheduling and treatment.
• Provide timely, thorough documentation, progress notes, and functional reports required by insurance providers.
• Complete charging for services and supplies accurately, and indicated through matching documentation of services.
• Adhere to Federal and State regulatory laws and rules, and adhere to all service guidelines and accepted practices. - ensuring we are providing optimal care

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited program in the therapy discipline. Must possess or be eligible for State of Tennessee licensure in that disciple. and possess a current certification in CPR.
• Caring, compassionate, independent, and determined
• Strong communicators, with strong verbal and oral skills when interacting with patients, physicians, and supervising physical therapists
• Efficient and effective time management to balance patient care and documentation needs
• Able to adapt to varying treatment plans and techniques from different supervising physical therapists
• Experienced with the assessment and progression of treatment when assisting supervising physical therapists in the development of treatment plans.
• Well versed in a variety of orthopaedic conditions, surgical procedures, and appropriate protocol/treatment progression
• Experienced with varying techniques of therapeutic interventions, modalities, and manual therapies to treat patients with a variety of conditions.

TOA is an equal opportunity employer. TOA conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers

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