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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), Tallahassee, FL, United States


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, Merritt Island. Compensation: $40-$55 per visit based on experience.
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.
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.
Assists the therapist in consulting with patients, family members, and other health care professionals as appropriate.
Assists the physical therapist with inservice programs and other meetings as assigned by the physical therapist.
Contributes to physical therapy related CQI, as requested.
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
May serve as Advisory Board member as requested by the Administrator/Director.
Equal Opportunity Employment

EOE

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