Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Acute Care

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: VCH Physical Therapy Job Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions designed to improve, maintain, or restore function for individuals affected by age, injury, disease, or congenital conditions. This role focuses on providing safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy services to support patient recovery and independence. . Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Clarksville, TN Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week Weekend Requirement: One Saturday or Sunday per month   Join Our Rehabilitation Team   Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. This position is approximately 80% Acute Care and 20% Inpatient Rehabilitation, providing the opportunity to work with a diverse adult patient population across multiple stages of recovery.   Working under the direction of licensed Physical Therapists, you will help patients improve mobility, increase independence, and progress toward their rehabilitation goals while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary care team.   Patient Population   Physical Therapist Assistants provide care throughout the hospital, including:   Medical-Surgical Units Progressive Care/Step-Down Units Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Orthopedic and General Surgery Patients Neurologic and Medically Complex Adult Populations Inpatient Rehabilitation   Responsibilities   Implement treatment plans developed by a licensed Physical Therapist. Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and functional mobility interventions. Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress to the supervising Physical Therapist. Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation professionals, physicians, and care management teams. Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and equipment use. Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.   Why Vanderbilt Clarksville?   Diverse patient population across Acute Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Opportunity to build skills treating medically complex adult patients. Supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team focused on excellent patient outcomes. Typical productivity expectations…