Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

AdamsPlace; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Chipley is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our care team. You will work under the supervision of the Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services and support the evaluation and progress of patients in our home care setting.

Must hold an Associate’s Degree and active state licensure as a PTA; membership in state/national PTA associations is preferred. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, compliance with regulations, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Must be licensed in the state where practicing.
• Active member of state and national PTA associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and physician orders.
• Assists the therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes and reports patient conditions, reactions and responses to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily treatment records and documents progress notes as directed.

Skills

Licensed PTA

PTA associations

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

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 ... 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