Physical Therapist Assistant PTA FT

AdamsPlace; Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Crawfordville is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. The PTA provides skilled therapy under the guidance of a Physical Therapist and supports patient progress through treatment, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

QUALIFICATIONS include an accredited PTA program degree and active state licensure. Active membership in state/national PTA associations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree from a PTA program accredited by the APTA.
• Must be licensed in the state where practicing.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the PT and physician.
• Assists the PT with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes and reports on patient conditions and responses to treatment.
• Maintains daily treatment records and progress notes as directed.

Education

Associate’s Degree – PTA program (ACPA/ACBPT/ABPT accredited)

State licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job 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 Crawfordville 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.

NHC 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.