Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - NHC HomeCare Columbia
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant for NHC Homecare Columbia
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
NHC HomeCare Columbia 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
1. Must have an Associate’s Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Must be licensed in the state in which the assistant will be practicing.
3. Active member of state and national Physical Therapy Associations preferred.
Position Highlights
1. Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and ordered by the physician according to policies and procedures and state/federal regulation.
2. Assists the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
3. Observes records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
4. Maintains daily records of treatments. Documents progress notes regarding patients as directed by the therapist.
5. Assists the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate.
6. Assists the physical therapist with inservice programs and other meetings as assigned by the physical therapist.
7. Contributes to physical therapy related CQI, as requested.
8. Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
9. May serve as Advisory Board member as requested by the
Administrator/Director.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality 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.
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-columbia/
We look forward to talking with you!!
EOE
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments and related services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, observing patient responses, and participating in interdisciplinary conferences to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (56 salary observations; 240 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,823 salary observations; 9,097 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - NHC HomeCare Columbia at Adams Place a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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