Physical Therapist Assistant – Full Time Days Shifts Vary Position Available In Monroe, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Bone and Joint Rehabilitation Services (BJRS) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position offered by Williamson Health involves conducting physical therapy interventions to reduce pain, restore function, promote mobility, and prevent disability. The PTA collaborates with the physical therapist to provide high-quality healthcare, patient education, and rehabilitation services. Requirements include a graduate of an accredited PTA program, a current license in Tennessee, and prior experience in outpatient or sports medicine. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, and tuition reimbursement. The position requires the ability to work within the company's EMR system, deliver positive communication, and provide skilled documentation for charting and billing. The role involves working in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, with physical demands such as standing, walking, lifting patients, and using physical agents as needed. Performance standards include implementing treatment plans, progressing patients through treatment levels, and maintaining thorough documentation. The PTA also plays a role in coordinating physical therapy with other therapeutic activities, providing input to the PT on patient progress, and participating in team orientation and skill development. This position values professionalism, safety, and effectiveness in patient care and rehabilitation.
Job Description
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ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH
– Williamson Health is a regionalhealthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with morethan 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptionalhealthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close tohome. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, whichrecently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensivewomen’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advancedsurgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU,leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, anddistinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for bothadult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health serviceproviders include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, TheTurner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’sHospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Healthphysician practices that are strategically located throughout thecommunity, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiplejoint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical CenterWalk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our manyspecialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued andyour skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise toworld-class, compassionate care for the residents of WilliamsonCounty and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride inserving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employeesto work in innovative ways and reserve time and space forcuriosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support thediversity and cultural differences among one another and arecommitted to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciatesthe uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart ofeverything we do: respect for every individual, the health andtotal well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.
These shape who we are as an organization and are essential fordelivering the highest level of culturally competent care andtreatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician andemployee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefitsprogram, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can takecharge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-freeworkplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Bone and Joint Rehabilitation Services (BJRS) PhysicalTherapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for conducting PhysicalTherapy interventions to reduce pain, restore function, promotemobility, and prevent disability following disease, injury, oraccident. The
BJRS PTA
works in a collaborative model with thephysical therapist (PT) to provide high quality healthcare throughinstruction and motivation, patient education, and progression ofpatient rehabilitation towards their established short/long termpatient centered goals that fall within the scope of PTA practice.
In addition, PTA’s roles are to promote fitness and wellnessoriented programs to promote health following discharge fromskilled therapy. PTA’s are expected to conduct all interventionsand communication with compassion, patient centric mindset,knowledge of current/emerging evidence based techniques andtechnologies, all the while being cognizant of cost-effectivenessand ethical / legal guidelines.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education /
Training:
Graduate of an accredited PTA Program. Current / active license in the state of Tennessee. Prior experience in outpatient and / or sports medicine
PT Workplace Experience:
Patient Care Delivery Demonstrate ability to deliver positive and professionalcommunication within the workplace
Equipment and Skills Training:
Able to work within the companies EMR system with accuracy andefficiency. Able to work standard PC/fax, adjust necessary exercise equipmentfor patient care activity. Able to provide clear, skilled documentation for accurate, timelyand detailed charting and billing processes. Able to work well under pressure and function independently and aspart of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee (BJIT) team ofphysicians, physician assistants, medical assistants, nursepractitioners, technicians, athletic trainers and physical /occupational therapists. Able to apply PTA knowledge safely and effectively to daily patientcare. Able to safely apply physical agents required and recommended byPOC.
Physical Environment:
Out-patient rehabilitation care in multidisciplinary teamrehabilitation setting May be exposed to risk of blood-borne pathogens/diseases.
Physical Effort:
Able to communicate clearly in English written and verbally. Prolonged standing, walking for length of work shift. Frequently lifts, positions, transfers, and pushes patients. Frequently moves supplies and equipment requiring moderate physicaleffort (lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.). Manual dexterity and mobility. Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Occasionally removes or replaces supplies or equipment weighing upto 25 lbs. from locations at or above shoulder level. Lift and / or carry patients with necessary assistance / assistivedevices in case of emergency evacuation.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Implements treatment plans established by supervising PhysicalTherapist based on standards of practice using an interdisciplinaryapproach with patients, families, and staff. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply therapeuticprinciples and practices consistent with standards established bythe American Physical Therapy Association. Progresses patients through levels of treatment effectively andsafely under supervision and guidance of Physical Therapist. Consults with supervising physical therapist and other staffmembers to coordinate physical therapy with other therapeuticactivities. Provides input to the Physical Therapist regarding patient’sprogress on an ongoing basis, but at least weekly. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients andfamilies in establishing favorable attitudes and motivation towardthe rehabilitation process. Participates in the orientation and skill development of newteam members and students. Performs timely, thorough, and complete documentation ofpatients’ care. Maintains work areas and personal appearance in a way thatreflects professionalism and demonstrates cleanliness, orderliness,and safety. Participates in activities that improve departmenteffectiveness, processes, communication, and/or image in theorganization. Manages time and caseloads effectively
