Physical Therapy Assistant - Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant to be a part of our fast-paced and dedicated, innovative team with a highly experienced, new Director of Rehab.

Specializing in neuro and ortho, our patients are referred by outside hospitals in surrounding areas to our in-patient setting. We offer occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy, in addition to other services like IV therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation nursing.

Our goal is to improve the quality of life by treating patients who are recovering from injury, illness, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, stroke or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.

Our rehabilitation hospital has a large therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment and an "activities of daily living area" which includes a kitchen and laundry area. Patients receive focused care and comprehensive support they need throughout their journey to improved health.

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is located within TrustPoint Hospital offering the only acute, hospital-based inpatient physical rehabilitation in Rutherford County.

​ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• ​Observe patients before, during and after therapy, noting status and reporting it to the physical therapist or clinical supervisor. 

• ​Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. 

• ​Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care.  

• ​Treat patients using a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching. 

• ​Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients. 

• ​Educate patients and family members about what to do after treatment.  

• ​Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in medical record and systems, as required by practice or organizational policy 

• ​Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to the community.  

• ​Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, their family members, guests and other members of the health care team. 

• ​Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintain organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality. 

• ​Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. 

​OTHER FUNCTIONS:  

• ​Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. 

​EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​Associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as a physical therapy assistant or similar field acceptable for licensure required.  

• ​One or more years’ experience working with the population of the facility preferred. 

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​LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:  

• ​Current active professional license or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services. 

• ​CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). 

• ​First aid may be required based on state or facility. 

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​While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances  
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.