AdamsPlace·Dickson, Tennessee
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides technical physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress and reporting patient reactions and conditions to the supervising therapist.
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Position: Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA
NHC HomeCare Dickson 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.
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-dickson/ [https://nhccare.com/locations/homecare-dickson/]
We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. A valid state license for the practice area is required.
Market context
Tennessee employers continue to hire Physical Therapist Assistants across outpatient clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation settings, so demand is generally steady for licensed candidates. This role is competitive because employers look for an APTA-accredited associate degree, an active Tennessee license, and strong hands-on patient care skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to the care settings you know best.
