Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Nashville, TN

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant assists one or more physical therapists in evaluations, tests, and treatments of patients. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment to the physical therapist. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant requires State physical therapist assistant license. Typically reports to a physical therapist. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • tmc
  • Hermitage, TN OTHER
  • Overview

    Here we GROW again!

     

    McKendree Village

     

    TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers, and we’re seeking team members ready to join something greater than a company. We’re looking for therapists who are prepared to make giving back the core of everything they do – and we extend that commitment back to our team members, helping you enhance your skills, remain current on regulations and new technology, and advancing your personal and professional growth.

     

    If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow, TMC is the partner you’ve been waiting for. We take pride in the opportunities we offer our employees as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve but for our own teams.

     

    Your career with us means:

    • Pay Range: $27-$31 an hour
    • Flexible Scheduling
    • Retirement benefits (including 401k company match)
    • 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
    • Mental Wellbeing Support Program
    • Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities
    • Health, Dental, and Vision

      

    With TMC, therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

     

    Responsibilities

    As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:

  • Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.
  • Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.
  • Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
  • Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.
  • Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
  • Qualifications

    • Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program 
    • Current license/certification in the state of practice

    TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

  • 5 Days Ago

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
  • tmc
  • Nashville, TN OTHER
  • Overview Here we GROW again! TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers, and we’re seeking team members ready to join somethi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Vocational)
  • Atlas Management
  • Smyrna, TN FULL_TIME
  • For more than 25 years, the Atlas Management team has provided management and human resources solutions to businesses, and employment opportunities to individuals. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistan...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist Assistant - $2000 sign-on bonus!
  • Select Physical Therapy
  • Smyrna, TN FULL_TIME
  • Overview Select Physical Therapy is hiring a full-time outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Smyrna, TN! $2000 Sign-on Bonus! Our outpatient orthopedic center is seeking a licensed physical...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Part-Time
  • tmc
  • Hermitage, TN PART_TIME
  • Overview Here we GROW again! New Grads Welcome TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers, and we’re seeking team members rea...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Part-Time
  • tmc
  • Hermitage, TN PART_TIME
  • Overview Here we GROW again! New Grads Welcome TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers, and we’re seeking team members rea...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN - Murfreesboro, TN
  • Rehab America
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Would you like to work with both a collaborative team and leadership that is caring, knowledgeable, and respectful? Come...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST
  • Sport Ortho Urgent Care
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Job Description Job Description Sport Ortho is currently in an exciting growth phase, and we are seeking a highly motiva...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,350 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Springfield, TN
  • Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Springfield, Tennessee....
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist Home Health Full Time
  • Humana
  • Lebanon, TN
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first $10K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE SUMNER COUNTY TERRITORY ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health
  • Maury Regional Health
  • Columbia, TN
  • Title:Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health Location:MRMC Home Health Position Shift:PRN Position Summary:Provides th...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health
  • Maury Regional Health
  • Columbia, TN
  • Title:Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health Location:MRMC Home Health Position Shift:Full-Time Position Summary:Provi...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapy Assistant WKE - Physical Medicine
  • Maury Regional Health
  • Columbia, TN
  • Title:Physical Therapy Assistant WKE - Physical Medicine Location:Maury Regional Medical Center 1st Flr Position Shift:W...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Medicine OP
  • Maury Regional Health
  • Columbia, TN
  • Title:Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Medicine OP Location:MRMC OP PHY MED Position Shift:PRN Position Summary:Ass...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017. Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...
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Income Estimation for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
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Nashville, Tennessee area prices
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