Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

AdamsPlace; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Chipley is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled rehabilitation services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA supports evaluation, treatment planning, and patient progress according to policy and state regulations.

Join a team focused on compassionate, interdisciplinary care in a community setting. Florida licensure and an accredited PTA program are required; prior home health experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Must hold current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Active membership in state/national PTA associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assists in evaluating progress toward goals and documents outcomes.
• Maintains daily treatment records and progress notes as directed.
• Observes patient responses and reports changes to the therapist.

Skills

State licensure required

Education

Associate's degree in PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for NHC HomeCare Chipley

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

NHC HomeCare Chipley 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.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

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!!

EOE