Physical Therapist

Addus Homecare; Silver City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Silver City, NM is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join our growing team. This full-time role focuses on delivering therapy services per physician plans, with emphasis on functional outcomes and home health care principles.

New graduates welcome to apply. We offer competitive benefits effective the first of the month, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and employee programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or equivalent
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• Two years of acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certification required
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and automobile insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients according to physician's plan of care and state practice act
• Advise, consult and teach treatment procedures to clients, families and staff
• Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
• Participate in development of the plan of care
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Translate exercises into functional activities for ADLs
• Develop plans for modifying equipment/home environment as needed
• Regularly report progress to attending provider and document factors affecting care
• Explain treatment implications to client and family
• Provide information, support and encouragement to motivate progress
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries
• Supervise physical therapy assistants per policy and state regulations
• Maintain accurate clinical records and track goals/progress

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

PT degree from accredited school

Job description

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Physical Therapist to come join our rapidly growing team in Silver City, NM.

New Graduates welcome to apply!!

Full-Time

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff
• Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
• Participate in the development of the plan of care
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living
• Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home
• Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client’s progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care
• Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider
• Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• At least two (2) years’ experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance