Physical Therapist Assistant

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with generous company match

Comprehensive benefits

Generous time off accruals

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A home health care provider in Silver City, NM is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This full-time position offers a great culture and benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan. The successful candidate will provide direct physical therapy, assist clients with therapeutic exercises, and maintain clinical notes. Requirements include an accredited degree, state licensure, and preferred experience. Reliable transportation is essential for home visits and nursing care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred).
• Ability to make home visits.
• Must have reliable transportation and current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Reports client progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Skills

Direct physical therapy

Muscle reeducation

CPR certification

Education

Associate’s degree in science or applied science

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 Silver City, NM.

Full-Time

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Coverage area: Silver City & surrounding areas.

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

Text 10508 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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