Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Your future role at a glance

Location: McMinnville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

Department: Physical Therapy

Schedule: PRN | Day Shift

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Execute specialized physical therapy interventions under an established plan of care to help patients regain mobility, strength, and independence.
• Adapt therapeutic techniques and skills to meet the specific needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring treatments are both safe and effective.
• Document every step of the patient's recovery journey to provide an accurate, high-quality record of progress and clinical outcomes.
• Lead and mentor support personnel, including aides and students, to ensure the therapy environment remains organized and focused on patient success.

What minimum requirements you'll need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education:
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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