Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

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Acute Rehab PT/OT 3

Provides physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes with minimal guidance from a Physical Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday with one weekend day per month

Empower Recovery. Transform Lives. Join Vanderbilt Health.

Are you a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) ready to make a difference in acute care rehabilitation? At Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. This is your chance to be part of Tennessee's #1 hospital and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

• Recognized among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
• Day One Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans start immediately.
• Collaborative, team-focused environment with access to continuing education and career growth.
• Work where innovation meets compassion—impacting patients across diverse diagnoses.

• Implement therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence.
• Document patient progress accurately and collaborate with the care team.
• Assist with discharge planning and transition strategies.

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Adult acute care experience required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Passion for patient education and rehabilitation.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits on Day One!
• Professional development opportunities.
• A culture that values teamwork and excellence in patient care.

Apply today and join Vanderbilt Health in delivering exceptional rehabilitation care. Help us transform lives—starting with yours.

• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician.
• Provides education and employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Rehab PTA/COTA Patient Documentation (Novice):
  Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature.
• Treatment Implementation (Fundamental Awareness):
  Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. May supervise and direct certified…