Physical Therapist Assistant

Addus HomeCare; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Time off

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Silver City, NM is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing home health care team. You will provide direct PT services under supervision, support patient development, and help restore function per the physician's plan of care.

This Full-Time position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm, a coverage area that includes Silver City and surrounding areas, and benefits starting the first of the month.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate’s degree approved by the APTA.
• Current licensure as a PTA in the state of practice.
• At least one year of PTA experience (preferred).
• CPR certification current.
• Ability to make home visits; reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license and auto 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 active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, heat, cold, and electrical modalities.
• Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning functional activities.
• Observe clients progress and report findings to the physical therapist.
• Prepare clinical notes and progress reports documenting treatments.
• Report changes in client condition to supervising PT and Directors; adjust plan with authorization.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

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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 Silver City, NM.

Full-Time

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Coverage area: Silver City & surroudning 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
• 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