Physical Therapist Assistant PTA FT

Ultipro; Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC HomeCare Crawfordville) seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Crawfordville, FL. The PTA delivers prescribed physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and contributes to patient progress through accurate documentation and care plans.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in PTA, state licensure, and a commitment to quality patient care within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from PTA program is required.
• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• Active membership in state/national PTA associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Assists with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Maintains daily treatment records and progress notes.
• Observes patient responses and reports to the therapist.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA program

Job description

NHC HomeCare Crawfordville
Crawfordville, FL 32327, USA

Description

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

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

NHC HomeCare Crawfordvilleis 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 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.

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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