Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Nhccare; Coleman Heights (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Lewisburg seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team, delivering professional physical therapy services under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist. This role includes evaluating patient progress, documenting treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Tennessee to practice.
• Active member of state and national PTA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist.
• Assists with patient evaluations and maintains treatment records.
• Consults with patients and their families regarding care.

Skills

Physical therapy treatments

Patient evaluation

Record documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA Program

Job description

Lewisburg Homecare
NHC HomeCare Lewisburg
493 Cornersville Road
Lewisburg, TN 37091, USA

Lewisburg Homecare
NHC HomeCare Lewisburg
493 Cornersville Road
Lewisburg, TN 37091, USA

Physical Therapist Assistant for NHC HomeCare Lewisburg

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

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

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! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Training - Therapy

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