Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA PRN

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Physical Therapy

Responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical Therapy interventions as prescribed by a qualified physician and directed by a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation. Displays professional behavior in accordance with APTA Code of Ethics and CHS philosophy of service.

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital – Tullahoma, TN

Schedule:

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 8‑hour shifts | Flexible PRN coverage | Schedule provided 2 weeks in advance | Weekend staffing needs higher

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN to support inpatient physical therapy, acute medical rehabilitation, and hospital-based physical therapy services. This role provides flexible PRN coverage and is ideal for a Physical Therapy Assistant with acute care experience, a hospital-based Physical Therapist Assistant, or a PTA seeking acute care rehabilitation work within a nationally recognized health system.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN will assist with mobility training, functional rehabilitation, therapeutic exercises, and patient care activities directed by a licensed Physical Therapist. This acute care PTA role provides high-quality physical therapy support for patients with acute medical conditions, post‑surgical needs, complex mobility limitations, and inpatient therapy plans of care.

• Provide acute care physical therapy interventions, functional mobility support, gait training, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitation activities under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Support adult patients with acute medical conditions, acute illness, post‑surgical recovery needs, and inpatient rehabilitation needs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary acute care rehabilitation team.
• Document patient treatments, progress notes, goals, and outcomes according to hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional conduct aligned with Vanderbilt Health values and the APTA Code of Ethics.
• Provide PRN coverage, adapt to changing patient volumes, and support weekend staffing needs in the inpatient acute care setting.

• Active Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Experience in acute care physical therapy, inpatient physical therapy, hospital-based physical therapy, or similar clinical settings preferred.
• Strong communication skills and clinical documentation ability.
• Ability to work flexible PRN schedules, including weekend coverage based on acute care staffing needs.

• Join Vanderbilt Health, a nationally recognized leader in patient care, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care physical therapy services.
• Work in a supportive, community‑focused hospital environment with access to continuing education, clinical development, and professional growth.
• Contribute to exceptional patient care outcomes within a respected acute care therapy team.
• Be part of a mission-driven health system…