Job Summary and Responsibilities

Weekend PRN coverage exclusively. Participation in holiday rotation. 2-3 full weekends of coverage every month. Shifts 8-10hrs

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering the population specific treatment of inpatients and outpatients referred to Physical Therapy for retaining and regaining their highest functional level commiserate with their training and experience under the supervision and direction of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates in the evaluation of programs and services, the evaluation and supervision of support personnel, participates in the education of students as Clinical Instructor when assigned, maintains personal and departmental professional competence, and maintains a "customer orientation" awareness while interacting with patient, families, and other professionals.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited 2 year Physical Therapist Assistant program

Physical Therapy Assistant: GA (PTA:GA)

Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

Preferred Physical Therapy Assistant: TN (PTA:TN)

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.