Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Nhccare; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Carolina is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver physical therapy services. The candidate must hold an Associate’s degree accredited by the APTA and be licensed in South Carolina. Responsibilities include assisting the physical therapist with patient evaluations, maintaining treatment records, and adhering to state regulations. Interested individuals who share values of honesty and integrity are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• 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 conditions related to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily records of treatments.

Skills

Physical therapy treatments

Patient evaluation

Documentation skills

Education

Associate’s Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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 Aiken 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-aiken/

We look forward to talking with you!!

EOE

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