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Physical Therapist Assistant

AdamsPlace

#Patient Care #Physical Therapy #Interdisciplinary Approach #Physical Therapist Assistant #Senior Care #Florida #PTA #HomeCare #Vero Beach

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist, adhering to physician orders and established policies. This role involves assisting with patient evaluations, observing patient reactions, and maintaining detailed daily treatment records and progress notes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. Additionally, applicants are required to be licensed in the state where they will be practicing, with active membership in state and national Physical Therapy Associations being preferred.

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Job description

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"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.

National HealthCare Corporation 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.

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-vero-beach/ [https://nhccare.com/locations/homecare-vero-beach/]

We look forward to talking with you!