Home Health - Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Job summary

Nhccare in Springfield, TN seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide essential therapy services under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. The role involves evaluating patient progress, maintaining treatment records, and collaborating as part of a supportive healthcare team.

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program along with state licensure is required. The work environment emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Join us in making a positive impact!

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.
• Assists the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes records and reports to the therapist the conditions related to assigned duties.

Skills

Licensed in the state

Observation skills

Documentation skills

Education

Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA Program

Job description

Home Health - Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Category: Therapy-Rehab

Requisition Number: PHYSI040576

Full-Time

Locations

NHC HomeCare Springfield

Springfield, TN 37172, USA

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.

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

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