Home Health - Physical Therapist Assistant

AdamsPlace; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AdamsPlace is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their team in Springfield, Tennessee. In this role, you will deliver physical therapy services and support patients in their recovery journey under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy, be licensed in Tennessee, and show a commitment to teamwork and innovation in patient care. Join us at AdamsPlace and contribute to transforming lives in a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• 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.
• Assists the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes records and reports on patient conditions.
• Maintains daily records of treatments and documents progress notes.

Skills

Licensed in state practice

Member of Physical Therapy Associations

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.

Position:

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

NHC HomeCare Springfield is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of physical therapy treatments and related duties working under the direction of the Physical Therapist.

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.

Position Highlights

• 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.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC’s values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-springfield/.

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.