Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

National Healthcare Corporation•Arlington, TN

60d

About The Position

"A different kind of care that ensures you're surrounded by people who make a difference in your life." NHC HomeCare Somerville is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant 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. 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-somerville/ We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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 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.

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