Physical Therapist Assistant

Ambercare; United States; On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Merit increases

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ambercare is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Care team in Santa Fe, NM. The position supports a coverage area and involves home visits, delivering therapy under a supervising PT.

You will perform treatments, progress notes, and direct patient education while maintaining compliance with state regulations and care plans. A valid PTA license and CPR are required, with preferred 1 year of experience in home health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PTA program with an associate degree approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• CPR certification current.
• Ability to make home visits with reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under the direction of a licensed PT and according to the plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and aid patients in therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic modalities and educate patients on functional activities.
• Observe patient progress and report findings to the supervising PT.

Skills

Home visits capability

CPR certification

Education

Associates degree PTA program (AS/ASci)

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 TimeTuesday Wednesday Friday.

Coverage area zip codes 87501 87502 87504 87505 87506 8750887507 87052 87072.

We offer

• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401k 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
• Worklife balance

What Youll Do

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physicians 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 clients 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 Associates 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 drivers license and appropriate automobile insurance