Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Benefits effective the first of the月?

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Silver City, NM is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our growing home health team. You will provide patient-centered therapy services in accordance with physician plans of care and state regulations, supporting recovery and independence.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, developing and documenting plans of care, training families, supervising assistants, and maintaining accurate records to ensure high-quality in-home care for diverse clients in the

Qualifications

• Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the APTA.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Two years of acute hospital or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to physician plans of care and state law.
• Advise, consult and teach treatment procedures to clients, family, and staff.
• Assist the provider in evaluating level of function and developing the plan of care.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and translate exercises into functional activities.
• Supervise PT assistants and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Licensed PT

CPR & First Aid

Home health experience

Reliable transportation

Education

Physical Therapy degree

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.

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
• 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