Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Insurance

401K Match

Dental

Vision (All Optional)

Fun

Fast Paced Work Environment

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Laurens is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. The PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist and assists with patient evaluations and progress toward goals.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program and a current state license. Active PTA associations are preferred and benefits include competitive wages and supportive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree from a recognized PTA program accredited by the APTA.
• Must be licensed in the state where the assistant will practice.
• 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 physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Records and reports patient conditions, responses and progress to the therapist.
• Maintains daily treatment records and progress notes as directed by the therapist.

Skills

Active license

Professional associations preferred

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA program

Job description

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

Position

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

NHC HomeCare Laurens 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Insurance
• 401K Match
• Dental
• Vision (All Optional)
• Fun
• Fast Paced Work Environment

NHC HomeCare Laurens is located at 700 Plaza Circle Suite O, Clinton, SC 29325

We look forward to talking with you!!

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