Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

NHC Careers • Dickson, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Dickson 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree