PRN Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
AdamsPlace•Merritt Island, FL
•$40 - $55•Remote
About The Position
NHC HomeCare Merritt Island 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.
- Assists the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate.
- Assists the physical therapist with inservice programs and other meetings as assigned by the physical therapist.
- Contributes to physical therapy related CQI, as requested.
- Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
- May serve as Advisory Board member as requested by the Administrator/Director.
Benefits
- Per visit rate based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
