- Physical Therapist Assistant - Clinic
- Williamson Health in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- jobs
- 6 days ago
jobs description
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time Days - Franklin West Clinic
Summary
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity.
We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Bone and Joint Rehabilitation Services (BJRS) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for conducting Physical Therapy interventions to reduce pain, restore function, promote mobility, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or accident. The BJRS PTA works in a collaborative model with the physical therapist (PT) to provide high quality healthcare through instruction and motivation, patient education, and progression of patient rehabilitation towards their established short/long term patient centered goals that fall within the scope of PTA practice.
In addition, PTA's roles are to promote fitness and wellness oriented programs to promote health following discharge from skilled therapy. PTA's are expected to conduct all interventions and communication with compassion, patient centric mindset, knowledge of current/emerging evidence based techniques and technologies, all the while being cognizant of cost-effectiveness and ethical / legal guidelines.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
Graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
Current / active license in the state of Tennessee.
Prior experience in outpatient and / or sports medicine PT
Workplace
Experience:
Patient Care Delivery
Demonstrate ability to deliver positive and professional communication within the workplace
Equipment and Skills Training:
Able to work within the companies EMR system with accuracy and efficiency.
Able to work standard PC/fax, adjust necessary exercise equipment for patient care activity.
Able to provide clear, skilled documentation for accurate, timely and detailed charting and billing processes.
Able to work well under pressure and function independently and as part of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee (BJIT) team of physicians, physician assistants, medical assistants, nurse practitioners, technicians, athletic trainers and physical / occupational therapists.
Able to apply PTA knowledge safely and effectively to daily patient care.
Able to safely apply physical agents required and recommended by POC.
Physical Environment:
Out-patient rehabilitation care in multidisciplinary team rehabilitation setting
May be exposed to risk of blood-borne pathogens/diseases.
Physical Effort:
Able to communicate clearly…