Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

NHC Careers • Chipley, FL

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About The Position

NHC HomeCare Chipley is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled physical therapy treatments and related duties under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA provides services as directed by the Physical Therapist and ordered by a physician, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations. The role also supports evaluation of patient progress and includes observing, recording, and reporting patient conditions and responses, maintaining treatment records, and documenting progress notes as directed by the therapist.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed in the state in which the assistant will be practicing.

Nice To Haves

• Active membership in state and national Physical Therapy Associations.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services as directed by the Physical Therapist and ordered by the physician, following applicable policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with evaluating progress toward goals.
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions, reactions, and responses related to assigned duties.
• Maintain daily records of treatments.
• Document patient progress notes as directed by the therapist.

What This Job Offers

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