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Physical Therapy Assistant, Licensed LPTA

Lifepoint Health·Athens, Tennessee

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
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About the role

Implement treatment plans developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities and monitor patient responses. Document services provided and educate patients and their families regarding deficits and adaptive equipment.

Your experience matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy 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.

Outpatient

Care is provided 1: 1

$5000 Sign On Bonus

How you’ll contribute

A Physical Therapy Assistant who excels in this role

Implements 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 Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

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

  • Physical Therapy Assistant License
  • Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire
  • Associate’s degree Required;
  • Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

More about Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

“Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran "

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Requires a Physical Therapy Assistant license, Basic Life Support certification, and an Associate's degree from a program in the discipline. Candidates must be able to provide 1:1 outpatient care.

  • associate degree
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Documentation
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outpatient Care
  • Treatment Plan Implementation
  • Clinical Communication
  • Adaptive Equipment Selection

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Discount Programs
  • Company Match
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Loan Assistance
  • Virtual Care Appointments
  • Mental Health Services
  • 401(k) Retirement Package
  • Mental Wellness Programs
  • Physical Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness Programs
  • Free Gym Memberships

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Athens, Tennessee
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is a system of hospitals located across Middle Tennessee with a vision of transforming healthcare by improving health outcomes, enhancing the patient experience, and improving access and convenience. Visit one of our critical access...

Salary listed on 314 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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