Physical Therapist Assistant

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Rehabilitation Services
• Schedule: Part-time, day shift, 24 hours per week, 3 8-hour shifts per week
• Hospital: Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy Asst credentialed from the Tennessee Board ofPhysical Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

• Provide physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
• Document treatment interventions given.
• May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.