Home Health - Physical Therapist Assistant

Description 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 Springfield. Qualifications 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. 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. Environment 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. Equal Opportunity Statement NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)