Physical Therapist Assistant
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AdamsPlace
North Charleston, SC, US
Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides skilled technical physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, monitoring reactions to treatment, and assisting with goal evaluations.
Job Description
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life"
Physical Therapist Assistant - NHC HomeCare Low Country
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.
Job 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.
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.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-low-country/
We look forward to talking with you!!
EOE
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
Founded
1971
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
Founded
1971
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee