Physical Therapist Assistant

addus; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Merit raises

Employee discounts

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 services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in home-based settings.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, aiding patients to regain function, documenting progress, and contributing to treatment plans. A CPR certificate, current PTA license, and willingness to travel to nearby zip codes are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an AS/AA in science or applied science approved by the APTA.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• Complies and maintains CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under supervision and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Aids patients in active and passive exercises, gait training, and functional training.
• Administers non-complex therapeutic exercises and modalities in stable conditions.
• Instructs and assists clients in learning and improving functional activities.
• Observes progress and reports findings to the supervising PT.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Education

AS/AA PTA degree (APTA-approved)

Current PTA license in state practice

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
• Tuesday Wednesday Friday
• Coverage area zip codes: 87501, 87502, 87504, 87505, 87506, 87508,87507, 87052, 87072

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