Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) HomeCare Midlands seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of the Physical Therapist and supports patient progress in a home-care setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program and be licensed in the practicing state, with active membership in state and national PT associations preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Must be licensed in the state where 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 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.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Team Player

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant for NHC HomeCare Midlands

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

Job Details

NHC HomeCare Midlands 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.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement, innovation, 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-midlands/.

We look forward to talking with you!
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