Physical Therapist Assistant (Hendersonville)

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Physical Therapist Assistant Full-Time

Department:

Physical Therapy

Location:

Skyline, TN and Hendersonville, TN

Position Goal

Responsible for providing direct patient care based on treatment plan established by primary Physical Therapist.

Position Responsibilities:

• Administer physical therapy treatment programs as supervised and directed by PT staff.
• Adhere to the plan of care established by PT for each patient’s care.
• Operate therapeutic equipment and devices as necessary.
• Document care and other patient information for medical records including history, treatment and consultations.
• Comply with department policies/procedures and regulations related to infection control and safety precautions.
• Bill patients according to proper procedures.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and other members of the therapy staff.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Maintain HIPAA and abide by appropriate State Ethics laws.
• Perform appropriate wound care and assessment to enhance surgical outcomes.
• Provide documentation with appropriate progress in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay up to date on appropriate protocols for patient population.

Experience:

Required:

• None

Experience:

Required:

• None.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of PT experience.

Education:

Required:

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• May require working at multiple locations.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
• Current PTA license.
• Maintain BLS certification.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.