Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team in Pulaski, TN. The role involves providing skilled technical oversight in physical therapy treatment alongside the supervising Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include assisting with evaluations, maintaining treatment records, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited program and a license to practice in Tennessee. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to quality care and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state in which the assistant will be practicing.
• Active member of state and national Physical Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and ordered by the physician.
• Assists the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes, records, and reports conditions and reactions related to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily records of treatments and documents progress notes.

Education

Associate’s Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant – NHC HomeCare Pulaski

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

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled technical oversight and physical therapy treatment in partnership with the supervising 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.

In the NHC environment you will find 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.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC’s values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-pulaski/.

We look forward to talking with you!

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