Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Acute Care

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. This position is approximately 80% Acute Care and 20% Inpatient Rehabilitation, providing the opportunity to work with a diverse adult patient population across multiple stages of recovery.

Working under the direction of licensed Physical Therapists, you will help patients improve mobility, increase independence, and progress toward their rehabilitation goals while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary care team.

Patient Population

• Medical-Surgical Units
• Progressive Care/Step-Down Units
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Orthopedic and General Surgery Patients
• Neurologic and Medically Complex Adult Populations
• Inpatient Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and functional mobility interventions.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation professionals, physicians, and care management teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and equipment use.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.

Why Vanderbilt Clarksville?

• Diverse patient population across Acute Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
• Opportunity to build skills treating medically complex adult patients.
• Supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team focused on excellent patient outcomes.
• Typical productivity expectations of approximately 10 patients per day in Acute Care and 3-4 patients per day in Inpatient Rehabilitation.
• Access to Vanderbilt Health resources, professional development, and evidence-based practice.
• Benefits eligible on Day One.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Tennessee PTA license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.

Preferred

• Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, or hospital-based rehabilitation experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.

New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Mentorship and support are available for new graduate PTAs interested in developing skills across both Acute Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation settings.

About Vanderbilt Health

Through Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care close to home while benefiting from the expertise, innovation, and professional resources of Vanderbilt Health. Our rehabilitation team is committed to helping patients maximize function, restore independence, and safely return to the activities that matter most.

Apply today and grow your rehabilitation career with Vanderbilt Health.

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