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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN, Outpatient

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lady of the Sea General Hospital

Full-Time

Your Experience Matters

At Lady of the Sea General Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

  • Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
  • Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
  • Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
  • Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
  • Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
  • Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
  • Other duties as assigned

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.
  • Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
  • CPR certification (when required)

EEOC Statement

Lady of the Sea General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lady of the Sea General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement patient care plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to restore and enhance patient performance. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, maintaining equipment, and instructing families or nursing staff on follow-through programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree. A current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant and CPR certification are required.

Key Skills

Care plan implementationPatient documentationCommunicationEquipment maintenanceRegulatory complianceClinical documentation

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mental Wellness Programs
Physical Wellness Programs
Financial Wellness Programs
Professional Development