Nhc Homecare - Franklin, TN
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Franklin, TN
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at NHC HomeCare Franklin is a skilled technical provider responsible for delivering physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role is essential in assisting with patient evaluations, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while promoting patient well-being and independence.
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.
- 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 and 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Active member of state and national Physical Therapy Associations preferred.
