Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) NHC Milan Part-Time

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for NHC Milan

Special Message regarding COVID-19: Please be advised that interested prn applicants must not be working at any other healthcare facilityto be considered for employment.

NHC Milanis currently seeking a Physical TherapistAssistantto add to their team of professionals in providing treatment for inpatients following medically complex orthopedic or neurological conditions. The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of physical therapy treatments and related duties. The PTA works under the supervision and direction of the Physical Therapist in accordance with the regulations and rules of the state in which they are practicing

Experienced therapists flexible scheduling and excellent pay rates make this a great opportunity for an PTA interested in becoming a part of a caring innovative and evidence based outcomes focused rehab team.

Competencies Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles methods materials and equipment used in physical therapy.
• Knowledge of the possible hazards to patients and necessary precautionary measures during treatment.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the physical therapist pertaining to treatment programs documentation and the policies and procedures of the location served.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients family and other personnel and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed.
• Must demonstrate professional attitude behavior and appearance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all departments and disciplines following established policies procedures or guidelines of the location served.
• Ability to perform the mental physical and emotional requirements of the job.
• Must be able to take direction from the Physical Therapist in an accurate and professional manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist.
• Assist the physical therapist when performing tests and treatment procedures.
• Observe record and report to the therapist the conditions reactions and responses of patients.
• Assist the therapist in consulting with patients family and other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Assist the physical therapist with in-service programs or other duties as assigned by physical therapist.
• Maintain documentation according to procedures of the location served and assure that legal and third party reimbursement requirements are met.
• Assist with regular checks for safety care and cleaning of equipment and maintenance of safe clean and professional work area and other related items as requested.
• Must be able to maintain patient information as confidential.
• Must be aware of the effects consequences and ramifications of treatment procedures.

Requirements:

• Must have an Associates Degree from an APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Must have current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Prior Casamba Matrix & SNF experience a plus
• Must be a team player flexible and have a positive attitude

National HealthCare Corporationis recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services designed to maximize the well-being 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.

TheNHCenvironment 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.

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