Physical Therapist Assistant
About the role
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of physical therapy treatments and related duties working under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
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.
- Affords assistance to the physical therapist with the 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.
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.
Benefits
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.
Pay
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Schedule
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Skills
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Benefits
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Company Information
The NHC environment is described as encouraging and challenging, innovative and improving, collaborative and honest, and committed to patient health and community well-being. For more information, visit nhccare.com/locations/homecare-low-country/.
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