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East Tennessee Spine and Sport Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$56,257 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
East Tennessee Spine and Sport is an outpatient physical therapy company locally owned and operated in Knoxville, TN. We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Lenoir City .
Primary job responsibilities include:
- Directing and supporting patient care in the clinic under the supervision of our Physical Therapists and Clinic Director.
- Position will include Orthopedic cases.
- Develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for reconditioning exercises for patients.
- Documenting and assuring patient's progress according to standard clinical procedures.
- Providing motivation and support as well as guidance to the patients.
- Develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for home exercise program and assure that the patient understands how to maintain the achievement of our program to the best of his/her ability, helping to prevent further medical problems related to the injury or disease.
- Interaction with physicians, nurse practitioners and insurance companies regarding patients.
- Policing clinic area (e.
Job Requirements:
- Must have PTA License
- Must be available to work 5 days a week, with at least 2 evenings (until 7 pm)
- Insurance Benefits available for full time employees.
- New physical therapy assistant graduates are welcome.