Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rehab America

Cookeville, TN 38502

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Physical Therapist Assistant

    Would you like to work with both a collaborative team and leadership that is caring, knowledgeable, and respectful? Come Grow with Us at Rehab America.

    Benefits and Perks include:

    • Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
    • Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
    • CEU reimbursement opportunities and paid training programs for advancement
    • Telemedicine 24/7/365 access to doctors
    • Optional short- and long-term disability plans
    • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
    • 401K retirement accounts
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program

    How you will make a difference in patient lives at Rehab America:

    The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for performing various physical therapeutic treatments for patients with injuries or disabilities that have been evaluated and have had a plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. Primary duties include:

    • Interacting with patient and/or family by teaching use of equipment, home exercises and other techniques that will be important in-patient care after discharge from physical therapy service
    • Interacting with patient, family, and others interested in establishing follow-up care that reflects the goals of care plan established by the Physical Therapist
    • Administering treatment programs to assigned patients including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, gait training, wound dressing, etc., in accordance with the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
    • Recording patients reaction to treatment and progress in the patient care plan on the patients medical record; daily notes and/or weekly notes must be completed and filed in the patients medical record
    • Instructing and providing technical direction to Physical Therapy Assistant students, technicians and attendants in performing patient care activities
    • Counseling and teaching patient and/or family in the use of assistive devices and exercise techniques to be performed at home in accordance with the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist

    Qualifications/Licensure:

    • Two (2) Years of experience working as a PTA (preferred)
    • Associates Degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program (required)
    • Currently licensed in the state of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant
    • Current CPR Certification
    • Current Auto liability Insurance according to Company Policy

    About Rehab America

    A division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., Rehab Americas therapists employ a team-based approach to help adults recover functional abilities and independence after surgery, injury or medical crisis. Rehab America offers physical, speech and occupational therapies in partnership with skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare providers. To learn more, visit RehabAmericaInc.com.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

    This employer participates in E-verify.

    Licenses & Certifications

    Required
    • Driver License
    • CPR Certification
    • Automobile Insurance
    • PTA
  • Job Benefit(s)

    Retirement Accounts Paid Holidays Vision insurance Paid Training