Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Ultipro; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Midlands in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. The PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of the Physical Therapist and delivers patient care in the home setting.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s Degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program and must be licensed in South Carolina. Active membership in state and national PT associations is preferred, reflecting our commitment to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services as directed by the physical therapist and physician's orders.
• Assist in evaluating progress toward goals.
• Observe patients and report conditions to the therapist.
• Maintain daily treatment records and progress notes.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

NHC HomeCare Midlands
West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

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 Midlands

NHC HomeCare Midlandsis 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.

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