Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

NHC HomeCare Dickson; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Dickson is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dedicated team in Dickson, TN. The PTA conducts treatment under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, delivering evidence-based care to support patient goals.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited PTA degree and a current state license; membership in PTA associations is preferred. This full-time role includes a $7,500 sign-on incentive and a commitment to compassionate, community-focused care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and physician orders.
• Assists in evaluating progress toward goals.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatments to the therapist.
• Maintains daily treatment records and documents progress notes as directed.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

NHC HomeCare Dickson
Dickson, TN 37055, USA

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 - $7500 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time

NHC HomeCare Dickson 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 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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