Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part-Time

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. The position provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and ordered by the physician according to policies and procedures and state/federal regulation. They also assist the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals, observe records, report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties, maintain daily records of treatments, and document progress notes regarding patients as directed by the 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.
• Aids in 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Skills

• Skilled technical provider of physical therapy treatments and related duties.
• Works under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• 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.

Benefits

National HealthCare Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay for this position is $20 per hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling options.