Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

AdamsPlace; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AdamsPlace is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for its Chipley location. The PTA will provide essential physical therapy services as guided by the physical therapist and prescribed by physicians, adhering to relevant regulations. Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree from an accredited program and be licensed in Florida. The role includes assisting in patient evaluations, documenting treatments, and maintaining progress notes. This is an opportunity to positively impact patients' rehabilitation journeys.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• 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 and reports patient conditions and reactions.

Skills

Licensed in state of practice

Active membership in Physical Therapy Associations

Education

Associate’s Degree from an accredited program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for NHC HomeCare Chipley.

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.

EOE