Physical Therapist Assistant

Ambercare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture & team

Benefits from day 1

401(k) with match

Time off accrual

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Merit increases

Discount programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team. You will provide direct physical therapy under the guidance of a licensed PT in the home setting, focusing on pain relief, function restoration, and patient education.

Maintain treatment records, perform therapeutic modalities, and collaborate with the therapy team to ensure quality care. Must have PTA license and CPR, with reliable transportation for home visits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate’s degree approved by APTA.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least one year of PTA experience (preferred).
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist according to the plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Lead active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and transfer techniques.
• Administer modalities (heat, cold, electrical stimulation, massage) as appropriate.
• Instruct and assist clients in learning functional activities and home exercises.
• Observe patient progress and report changes to the supervising PT.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Education

Associate PTA degree

PTA license

CPR certification

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 Santa Fe, NM.

• Part-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 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