Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
| Facility | Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas |
| Location | Carthage, TN |
| Career Area | Therapy |
| Schedule | PRN |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | PRN |
| Date Posted | 04/14/2026 |
| Job ID | #337547 |
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
PRN
Your experience matters
At Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Physical Therapist Assistant who excels in this role:
Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
Seeks consultation as necessary.
Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Education: Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required
Licenses: Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of TN
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
More about Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Riverview Regional Medical Center, Carthage General Hospital, and Smith County Memorial Hospital, offers high quality healthcare to residents of Smith and surrounding counties.
EEOC Statement
Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.