PTA: Flexible Schedule, Mentorship & Growth Impact

US Physical Therapy; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STAR Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care across our Tennessee locations. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will perform modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and manual therapy while documenting progress in charts.

You will also guide patients, supervise assistants, and help in quality assurance and clinical education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Current TN licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills including EMR, database software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
• Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
• Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
• Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
• Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.

Skills

CAPTE accredited PTA program

TN PTA licensure

CPR certification

Autonomous work

EMR proficiency

Education

CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Tools

EMR system

Database software

MS Office

Job description

STAR Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care across our Tennessee locations. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will perform modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and manual therapy while documenting progress in charts.

You will also guide patients, supervise assistants, and help in quality assurance and clinical education.