Physical Therapist

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PTA delivers skilled physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, supporting patient progress in a home care setting.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in PTA and a state PTA license, with preferred active membership in PT associations. Responsibilities include documenting treatments and assisting with progress evaluations and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Must be licensed as a PTA in the state of practice.
• Active membership in state and national PT associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the PT and physician.
• Assists the PT with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes and reports patient conditions, reactions and responses to duties.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Active PT associations preferred

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA

Job description

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

Physical Therapist Assistant for NHC HomeCare

NHC HomeCare 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.