Full-Time PT Assistant: Patient Recovery Focus

Nhccare; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of the Physical Therapist, performing duties and documenting progress while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program and state licensure. Active membership in state/national PT associations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed in the state in which the assistant will be practicing.
• Active member of state and national Physical Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and ordered by the physician according to policies and procedures and state/federal regulation.
• Assists the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily records of treatments. Documents progress notes regarding patients as directed by the therapist.

Education

Associate’s Degree from a PTA program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association

Licensed PTA in the practicing state

Job description

NHC HomeCare Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of the Physical Therapist, performing duties and documenting progress while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program and state licensure. Active membership in state/national PT associations is preferred.