PTA - Physical Therapy

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!
Hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in Tennessee
Weekly Pay, including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for Drive Time)
Benefits Available (Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k)
We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses, as a result of their previous work environment.
Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit.
Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends.
Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.
Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.
Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs.
Standard Rate: $36.00 Hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable.