Physical Therapy Assistant PRN IRF

Physical Therapy Assistant Opportunity

Do you have the career opportunities as a Physical Therapy Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Horizon Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits TriStar Horizon Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include : comprehensive medical coverage, 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, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships, education assistance, colleague recognition program, and Time Away From Work Program.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Physical Therapy Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease as directed by the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant works closely with the Physical Therapist and patients to restore, maintain, and promote the patient's overall fitness and health. The Physical Therapist Assistant may also be required to make assessments and give input to the Physical Therapist to allow for a professional determination of the patient's ability to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after injury or illness or determine the need for placement in a SNF / Rehab Unit. Finally, they must be able to communicate changes in the patient's condition to the Physical Therapist, appropriately document the treatments, its purpose, and the patient's progress toward the established goals / outcomes.

What you will do in this role : demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his / her department, demonstrate knowledge to 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, and deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

What qualifications you will need : State of Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant License Required. Must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current. Obtained / maintained within timeframes required by hospital policy.

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging, emergency, inpatient rehabilitation, oncology, orthopedics, and women's services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24 / 7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapy Assistant opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 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.