Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Acute Care PRN

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Acute Care PRN

Join Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and support patients receiving acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and hospital-based therapy services. As part of the Vanderbilt Health system, you'll work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence during critical stages of recovery.

This position offers flexible scheduling, meaningful patient care experiences, and the opportunity to build hospital-based rehabilitation skills in a supportive environment with manageable patient volumes and a strong focus on quality care.

Conveniently located in Southern Middle Tennessee, this opportunity may also be ideal for candidates living in Manchester, Shelbyville, Winchester, Murfreesboro, and surrounding communities.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Flexible PRN scheduling with shifts posted in advance
• Opportunity to develop acute care and inpatient rehabilitation skills
• Collaborative team environment with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nurses, physicians, and case managers
• Lower patient volumes that support quality, patient-centered care
• Exposure to a diverse range of diagnoses and treatment approaches
• Part of Vanderbilt Health, one of the region's most respected healthcare systems

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Flexible PRN scheduling based on departmental needs
• Schedule typically posted approximately two weeks in advance
• PRN team members are expected to assist with weekday and weekend coverage as needed

About the Role

As a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will work with adult patients recovering from acute illness, injury, surgery, neurological conditions, cardiac events, orthopedic procedures, and generalized deconditioning.

The goal of this role is to help patients improve functional mobility, increase independence, and safely progress toward discharge and recovery.

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapist Assistants seeking hospital-based opportunities, as well as clinicians interested in expanding their rehabilitation and acute care skills within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Assist patients with mobility training, gait training, transfers, therapeutic exercise, and functional activities
• Implement established plans of care for patients recovering from acute medical, surgical, and rehabilitative conditions
• Promote improved mobility, function, safety, and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nursing staff, physicians, and case management partners
• Document patient treatments, progress, and outcomes according to hospital and regulatory standards
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care efforts
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the recovery process
• Provide PRN coverage, including weekday and weekend shifts as needed

Rehabilitation Team

Join a highly collaborative rehabilitation team that includes Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nurses, physicians, and case management professionals. Together, the team works to support safe patient recovery, improve functional outcomes, and facilitate successful transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license required
• Previous experience in acute care, hospital-based rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term acute care (LTAC), or related settings preferred
• New graduates with strong acute care clinical rotation experience are encouraged to apply
• Interest in hospital-based rehabilitation and patient-centered care
• Ability to work a flexible PRN schedule, including weekend coverage
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

Why Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

• Part of Vanderbilt Health, a nationally recognized healthcare system
• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
• Opportunity to gain experience treating a wide variety of medical and post-surgical conditions
• Access to Vanderbilt Health clinical resources and professional development opportunities
• Strong interdisciplinary relationships that support quality patient care
• Lower-volume setting that allows clinicians to focus on patient outcomes
• Convenient location with an easy commute and minimal traffic

Who Thrives in This Role

Successful candidates enjoy working in a collaborative hospital environment, adapt well to changing patient needs, value teamwork, and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care. This role is especially well suited for clinicians seeking flexible scheduling while gaining meaningful experience in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation.

Apply Today

Apply today to join Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant and help patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence during important stages of recovery. Become part of a dedicated rehabilitation team committed to delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.