Physical Therapist Assistant

Addus HomeCare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our growing team in Santa Fe, NM. The PTA will provide direct therapy under the direction of a licensed PT, with a focus on reducing pain, restoring function, and improving mobility for home care patients.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program, active licensure in the state, CPR proficiency, and the ability to travel for home visits. Competitive benefits and supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA licensure in the state of practice.
• CPR certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under supervision and in accordance with plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Directs and assists patients in therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
• Administers modalities and assists with home visits as needed.
• Maintains clinical notes and progress reports for the patient record.
• Reports changes to supervising PT and Director of Therapy.

Skills

Home visits

Patient care

Therapeutic exercises

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in science

PTA state licensure

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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