Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part-Time

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston in Franklin is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care as guided by a physical therapist. The right candidate will have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited program, appropriate licensing, and will work closely with the therapist to observe patient progress and maintain treatment records.

This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills, ensuring compliance with regulations to deliver exceptional physical therapy services.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and ordered by the physician.
• Assists the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes records and reports to the therapist conditions related to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily records of treatments and documents progress notes as directed.

Skills

Physical therapy treatments

Patient documentation

Collaboration with a physical therapist

Education

Associate’s Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant for NHC HomeCare Franklin Part‑time Position

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

NHC HomeCare Franklin 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.

EOE