Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Acute Care Inpatient

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Acute Care Inpatient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Provides physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes with minimal guidance from a Physical Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care / educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Location : Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Schedule : Full-Time, MondayFriday with one weekend day per month

Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) looking to make a meaningful impact in acute care? Join the collaborative rehab team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where your expertise helps patients of all diagnoses regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Tennessees #1 hospital and one of the nations top academic medical centers

Ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

Day One Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start on your first day

Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment

Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities

Deliver therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist treatment plans

Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence

Document patient progress and collaborate with the care team

Contribute to discharge planning and transition strategies

Rehabilitation Patient Education : Communicate effectively with patients and families

Treatment Implementation : Apply evidence-based therapy techniques and modify plans as needed

Patient Documentation : Accurately record treatment outcomes and collaborate with the healthcare team

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Adult acute care experience required

Strong communication and documentation skills

Passion for patient education and rehabilitation

Apply Today : Join Vanderbilt Health and help us deliver exceptional care to patients in need. Be part of a team that's transforming lives through excellence in rehabilitation.

Core Accountabilities :

• Organizational Impact : Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact teams 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 :

Position Qualifications :

Certifications : LIC-Physical Therapy Assistant - Tennessee

Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : Less than 1 year

Education : Associates

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.