Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant, Weekend Team (*36383*) -Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Physical Therapist Assistant, Weekend Team - Full-time
Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 37.5; Offers Weekend Differential

Erlanger Health System is seeking Physical Therapist Assistant to become a part of our exceptional care team. Erlanger is a multi-hospital health system anchored by a leading academic medical center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Erlanger is the only public, non-profit hospital in the region and serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
At Erlanger, we believe the most important part of our organization is our employees, who provide compassionate, excellent care to our patients every day. We foster an attitude of caring and compassion in our organization and we believe that this attitude distinguishes us from other healthcare providers.
Erlanger offers a robust total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits plan, tuition and certification reimbursement, and paid time off.

Job Summary:
A licensed physical therapist assistant employed by Erlanger Health System, will be responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.

Education:
Required: Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Experience:
Required: Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
· Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in Tennessee
· BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
· Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement (if assigned to that unit)
· Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOL’s and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and /or Educator).

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide patient care treatments following the written treatment plan of the Physical Therapist.
· Teach appropriate exercise programs, bed mobility, transfers.
· Provide appropriate wound care and debridement.
· Issue appropriate assistive devices when necessary.
· Participate in team meetings and discharge planning.
· Educate patients and their families in the patient’s treatment program.
· Maintain accurate written reports.
· Maintain standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics.
· Participate in continuing education programs.
· Participate in community education.
· Act as clinical instructor for PTA students.

· Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you a former associate of Erlanger?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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