Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

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

Job summary

AdamsPlace is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant in Chattanooga, TN to deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s Degree from an accredited program and be licensed to practice in the state.

Responsibilities include providing therapy services, assisting with evaluations, and maintaining treatment records. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients.

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 therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Maintains daily records of treatments.

Skills

Licensed in the state of practice

Knowledge of physical therapy treatment

Ability to document progress notes

Education

Associate’s Degree from accredited program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - NHC HomeCare Chattanooga

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists the therapist in consulting with patients, family members, and other health care professionals as appropriate.

EOE