Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation in Pulaski, TN is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our HomeCare team. The PTA will deliver physical therapy services under the direction of the Physical Therapist, contributing to patient rehabilitation and independence.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program, are licensed in the practicing state, and may be encouraged to maintain active memberships in professional PT associations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Licensed in the practicing state.
• Active member of state and national PT associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services as directed by the physical therapist and physician orders.
• Assist the PT with evaluating progress toward goals.
• Observe patient responses and report to the therapist.
• Maintain daily treatment records and progress notes.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Active PT associations

Education

Associate’s Degree from PTA program

Job description

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 Pulaski

Job Details

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 Pulaski

NHC HomeCare Pulaski 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.

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 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!

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