Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

AdamsPlace; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Midlands is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our clinical team. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled treatments and assist in patient progress.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree as a PTA, is licensed in the state, and participates in ongoing professional development. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in the state of practice.
• Active member of state/national PT associations preferred.
• Associate’s Degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and physician orders.
• Assists the physical therapist with evaluating patient progress toward goals.
• Maintains daily treatment records and documents progress notes as directed.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job 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 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 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-midlands/.

We look forward to talking with you! EOE