Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Ultipro; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Midlands in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our clinical team. The PTA will provide prescribed physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, and will help monitor patient progress and maintain accurate treatment records.

Applicants must have an accredited Associate’s Degree in PTA and be licensed to practice in the state, with active membership in professional PT associations preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from PTA program accredited by the APTA.
• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• Active member of state and national Physical Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and ordered by the physician.
• Assist the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Maintain daily records of treatments and progress notes as directed by the therapist.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA

Job description

NHC HomeCare Midlands
West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

Description

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

Physical Therapist Assistant for NHC HomeCare Midlands

NHC HomeCare Midlandsis 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 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.

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