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Outpatient Physical Therapist or PTA - PRN for multiple locations

Feb 3

Written By Siskin Hospital

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Are you looking to help your patients regain their independence and quality of life? Isn't that the reason you got into Physical Therapy?! The team at Siskin Hospital is looking for an Outpatient Physical Therapist or PTA - PRN. You will be responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical therapy evaluations and treatment as prescribed by a qualified physician. Our PT's and PTA's are responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation and must display professional behavior in accordance with APTA Code of Ethics and Siskin Philosophy of Service. Come join the Siskin family and Make A Difference in the lives of our patients!

In this role, you will supervise students after one year of experience and will also provide clinical supervision to PTA’s and/or Technicians. You will interact with other employees, families, patients, vendors, physicians, and visitors on a daily basis. This position reports to the Clinic Manager at Offsite Locations and/or to the Director of OP Therapy Services at Main Campus.

Minimum qualifications or equivalents

Education:

Bachelor or Master of Science in Physical Therapy or graduation from an approved certificate program prior to mandatory licensing.

Experience: None required.

Licensure/ Certification:

Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee
Maintain ongoing CPR certification

Physical Requirements:

Position requires the ability to frequently:

Maneuver patients of varying weights and sizes, with varying functional deficits and abilities to assist with transfer and other mobility activities. Maneuvering patients may also include performing more difficult physical patient activities in cooperation with other staff or utilizing transfer/therapy equipment.
Perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as positioning patient or setting up and operating treatment equipment.
Walk, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, remain in awkward positions for prolonged positions such as during patient treatment while maintaining most optimal body mechanics the situations may allow.
Understand and relate to the theories behind several related concepts.
Provide for a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers

Siskin Hospital

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation is dedicated exclusively to physical rehabilitation and offers specialized treatment programs in brain injury, amputation, stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedics, and major multiple trauma, as well as treatment for neurological disorders and loss of muscle strength and control following illness or surgery. Siskin Hospital is the only freestanding, not-for-profit rehabilitation hospital in Tennessee. In addition to inpatient acute and subacute care, the hospital has five outpatient clinics in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information, visit siskinrehab.org or call 423 634-1200.

https://siskinrehab.org

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