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Organization:
Physical Therapy
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical Therapy interventions as prescribed by a qualified physician and directed by a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation. Displays professional behavior in accordance with APTA Code of Ethics and CHS philosophy of service.
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R-47977 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN (Open)
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care
Location: Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital - Tullahoma, TN
Schedule: 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), flexible coverage for PTO, schedule provided at least 2 weeks in advance. Weekend staffing needs are higher.
Join Vanderbilt Health and Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Tennessee looking to grow your career in acute care? Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled PTA to support our inpatient rehabilitation team. This is a flexible role ideal for professionals who thrive in a dynamic hospital setting and are passionate about patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer and direct appropriate physical therapy interventions as prescribed by a physician and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist.
Deliver high-quality care to patients with acute medical conditions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Uphold professional conduct aligned with the APTA Code of Ethics and Vanderbilt Health's values.
Qualifications:
Active Tennessee PTA license required.
Experience in acute care or hospital-based physical therapy preferred.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and weekend staffing needs.
Why Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital?
Be part of a nationally recognized health system known for excellence in patient care and rehabilitation.
Work in a supportive environment with access to continuing education and professional development.
Make a meaningful impact in a community-focused hospital setting.
Ready to Apply?
Join a team that's redefining rehabilitation care in Tennessee. Apply today and help us deliver exceptional outcomes for every patient, every time.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
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Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Physical Therapy Assistant - Tennessee
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
Less than 1 year
Education:
Associate's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
