Physical Therapist PTA

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Florida. The PTA will deliver PT treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and contribute to patient progress and documentation.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited PTA associate degree, state licensure, and, if possible, membership in state/national PTA associations. This role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to care guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from PTA program accredited by APTA.
• Must hold state licensure to practice.
• Active membership in state and national PTA associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services as directed by the PT and physician orders.
• Assist the PT with evaluating progress toward goals.
• Observe and report conditions related to duties to the therapist.
• Maintain daily treatment records and progress notes.

Skills

Associate degree PTA

State licensure

PTA associations

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA

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

NHC HomeCare 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 HomeCare 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!