Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Nhccare; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Chipley is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Chipley, FL. The PTA provides skilled PT treatments under the direction of the Physical Therapist and contributes to patient progress and documentation.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree and state licensure. Active membership in state/national PTA associations is preferred. EOE. The environment emphasizes collaboration, compassionate care, and high standards of quality service.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree from a recognized PTA program.
• Must be licensed in the state where you will practice.
• Active PTA association member preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the PT and physician.
• Assists the PT with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes patient conditions and reports to the therapist.
• Maintains daily treatment records and progress notes as directed.

Skills

FL PTA License

PTA association member

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA

Job description

NHC HomeCare Chipley
Chipley, FL 32428, USA

Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for NHC HomeCare Chipley

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

NHC HomeCare Chipleyis 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.

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!!

EOE

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - Therapy

Expert

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