**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center** : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. **Organization:** Physical Therapy **Job Summary:** JOB SUMMARY 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. . **Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN** 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 **Job Description – Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN** 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. **Key Responsibilities – Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN** + 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. **Qualifications – Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN** + 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. **Why Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital – Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN** + 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 focused on excellence in rehabilitation and recovery for patients across Tennessee. **Ready to Apply – Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN** Apply today to join Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital as a Physical Therapist Assistant Acute Care PRN, supporting inpatient physical therapy, acute medical rehabilitation, mobility restoration, and high-quality acute care therapy services for patients every day. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. ​ **Core Accountabilities:** * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. **Core Capabilities** **:** Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. **Position Qualifications:** **Responsibilities:** **Certifications:** LIC-Physical Therapy Assistant - Tennessee **Work Experience:** Relevant Work Experience **Experience Level :** Less than 1 year **Education:** Associate's _Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled._