Physical Therapist Assistant
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy
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- Location
- Gallatin, TN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 12
- 8 days ago
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About the company
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- <ul><li>Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing. </li><li>Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts. </li><li>Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed. </li><li>Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques. </li><li>Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians. </li><li>Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist. </li><li>Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques. </li><li>Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of TN</li></ul>
What you need
- <ul><li>Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program </li><li>New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply </li><li>Current state of TN licensure as a Physical Therapist Asistant (PTA)</li><li>CPR certification  </li><li>Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment </li><li>Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office </li></ul>
Key skills
TN licensureCPR certificationBasic PC skillsElectronic Medical Record (EMR)database softwareMS Officephysical therapy principlesautonomous environment
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Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) matching
- Professional Development
- Flexible Scheduling
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Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.
Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of TN
Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Current state of TN licensure as a Physical Therapist Asistant (PTA)
CPR certification
Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
Entire benefits package includes:
Bonus Rewards Program
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off
6 paid holidays
401(k) matching
Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health & Wellness Program
Gym Membership Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog
Professional Development
Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from, including Manual Therapy Education
Previous courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk, and many more
New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
Journal Clubs
Clinical Director Training
Opportunities for specialization and leadership development
Work Life Balance
Flexible Scheduling
Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night
Partnerships with local high school athletic teams
Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive