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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

AdamsPlace, Tallahassee, FL, United States


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
$40-$55 per visit based on experience

NHC HomeCare Merritt Island is looking for a 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.

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.

EOE

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