Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus FT $7500

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in Arlington, Tennessee. This role involves providing physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program and be licensed in Tennessee. Exceptional teamwork, honesty, and integrity are key values at NHC, along with a supportive work environment and a sign-on bonus of $7500 for full-time hires.

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 conditions related to assigned duties.

Skills

Physical therapy treatments

Evaluation of progress

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree from a recognized program

Job description

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

NHC HomeCare Somerville is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant 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: Sign on bonus FT $7500

• 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-somerville/.

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