About this opportunity
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center lists this Rehab Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity in dickson, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Rehab PTA- Full-Time Days with Rotating Weekends
Do you have the career opportunities as a Physical Therapy Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Horizon Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease as directed by the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant works closely with the Physical Therapist and patients to restore, maintain, and promote the patient's overall fitness and health. The Physical Therapist Assistant may also be required to make assessments and give input to the Physical Therapist to allow for a professional determination of the patient's ability to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after injury or illness or determine the need for placement in a SNF/Rehab Unit. Finally, they must be able to communicate changes in the patient's condition to the Physical Therapist, appropriately document the treatments, its purpose, and the patient's progress toward the established goals/outcomes.
What you will do in this role:
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his/her department.
Demonstrate knowledge to assess, plan, evaluate, and document care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum.
Assess patients/families ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout hospitalization and in preparation for discharge.
Deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.
What qualifications you will need:
State of Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant License Required.
Must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current
Obtained/maintained within timeframes required by hospital policy
TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women's services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years ). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapy Assistant opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Worksite address
dickson, TN, 37055, US
Who can apply
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