Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Prima CARE PC; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prima CARE PC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assess residents’ physical therapy needs and coordinate services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The TA will participate in regular meetings and document progress.

Qualified graduates with NPTE eligibility or licensure and a state PTA license are required. The role may be full-time or part-time and includes maintaining licensure through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must have NPTE eligibility or passed and be eligible to apply for state licensure.
• Full Time/Part Time position as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' physical therapy needs and matches services.
• Meets with residents per treatment program; evaluates and maintains records under supervision of PT.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars to maintain licensure.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal & written communication

Education

Graduate PTA program

NPTE eligible or passed

State PTA license or eligibility

Job description

Full Time/Part Time Position

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PTA,HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents, staff and family members under the supervision of the Physical Therapist so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.