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LifePoint Health Physical Therapy Assistant in Athens, Tennessee
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Physical Therapy Assistant for our Rehabilitation Department. This job is permanent, full time.
Benefits Include:
- $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants
- Competitive Pay
- Free onsite parking
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:
- Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
- Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
- Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
Minimum Education Associate’s of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy:
□ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete
Required Licenses [Tennessee, United States] Physical Therapy Assistant Current Physical Therapist Assistance Licensure in State of Tennessee Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Organization: *Starr Regional Medical Center
Title: Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Tennessee-Athens
Requisition ID: 7412-6477