Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Job Category: Therapy-Rehab Requisition Number: PHYSI021668

Part-Time

NHC HomeCare McMinnville McMinnville, TN 37110, USA

Job Details

Description

A different kind of care that ensures you're surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.

Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN for NHC HomeCare McMinnville

NHC HomeCare McMinnville is looking for a PRN 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.
• Assists the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate.

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.

NHC offers competitive PRN rates. 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.

We look forward to talking with you!

EOE

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred Training - Therapy Expert

Behaviors

Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Required Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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