Physical Therapy Assistant Job in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Physical Therapist Assistant Therapy Jobs

Job Specialty:	Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Type:	Permanent
Job Location:	Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant
Inpatient Facility

Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available!

This rehabilitation center is the only faith-based, full-service acute care facility that provide high sophisticated technology and treatment with strong spiritual and emotional support for patients and families.

Responsibilities:
Adhere to American Physical Therapists Association (APTA) Code of Ethics
Establishes a physical therapy diagnosis through baseline assessment of function and form
Supervises aides in preparation or assistance with patient care
Communicates assertively and openly about patient's care plan
Maintains daily progress notes, correspondence with referring physician and departmental documentation procedures
Recognizes responsibilities and role as primary therapist when other therapists are involved with patient care
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served
Administers manual therapeutic exercise
Instructs, motivates and assists patients in non-manual exercises
Trains/educates staff personnel, students, community, etc

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Benefits for this job:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
Life Insurance, 401K Plan
Long and Short Term Disability
Continuing Education Allowance
Professional Liability Insurance
Flexible Spending Plan
Generous PTO/Vacation

Requirements for this job:
Graduate from an accredited therapy program for Physical Therapy
Current license within the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
CAPP certified or equivalent required
2-5 years experience in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction preferred
Pediatric experience required to provide pediatric services

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