Physical Therapist Assistant

Ambercare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits effective the 1

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team. You will provide direct physical therapy under supervision, assist with therapeutic exercises, and help patients regain function in the home care setting.

Responsibilities include documenting treatments, assisting with patient progress notes, and communicating changes in patient conditions to the supervising physical therapist. We offer strong benefits and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree.
• Current licensure as a PTA in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• CPR certification current and maintained.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in exercises, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Administers non-complex therapeutic modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions.
• Instructs, motivates and assists clients in learning and improving functional activities.
• Observes progress and reports findings to the physical therapist.
• Documents treatments in clinical notes and progress reports.
• Reports changes in condition to supervising PT and Director of Nursing/Director of Therapy.
• Instructs patients in care and use of mobility devices.

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice

At least one (1) years' experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Complies and maintains current CPR certification

Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment

Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

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 Assistant to come join our rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• 8am to 5pm

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 direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
• Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
• Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
• Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record
• Report any changes in the client's condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical Therapist
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
• At least one (1) years' experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.