Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Acute Care Inpatient

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Organization:

Acute Rehab PT/OT 3

Job Summary:

Provides physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes with minimal guidance from a Physical Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Acute Care Inpatient
Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday with one weekend day per month

Overview:
Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) looking to make a meaningful impact in acute care? Join the collaborative rehab team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where your expertise helps patients of all diagnoses regain independence and improve their quality of life.

About Vanderbilt Health:

• Tennessee’s #1 hospital and one of the nation’s top academic medical centers

• Ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

• Day One Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans start on your first day

• Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment

• Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist treatment plans

• Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence

• Document patient progress and collaborate with the care team

• Contribute to discharge planning and transition strategies

Technical Skills:

• Rehabilitation Patient Education: Communicate effectively with patients and families

• Treatment Implementation: Apply evidence-based therapy techniques and modify plans as needed

• Patient Documentation: Accurately record treatment outcomes and collaborate with the healthcare team

Qualifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

• Adult acute care experience required

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Passion for patient education and rehabilitation

Apply Today:

Join Vanderbilt Health and help us deliver exceptional care to patients in need. Be part of a team that’s transforming lives through excellence in rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician.

• Provides education and employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

• Rehab PTA/COTA Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature.

• Treatment Implementation (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. May supervise and direct certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians and volunteers and s