Physical Therapist Assistant Full-Time

Addus HomeCare; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits effective the 1

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in New Mexico is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team in Santa Fe and Espanola. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule in patients’ homes.

You will provide direct PT services under a licensed PT, perform therapeutic exercises, educate clients, and document progress in the clinical record. Strong CPR and home-visit capabilities are required; reliable transportation is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate’s degree approved by APTA.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least one year of PTA experience (preferred).
• CPR certification current and maintained.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy per directions of a qualified PT and plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, improve function, and maximize performance.
• Guides patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises and gait training.
• Administers therapeutic modalities as appropriate for stable conditions.
• Instructs and motivates patients to learn and perform functional activities.
• Reports patient progress and responses to treatment to the supervising PT.
• Prepares clinical notes and progress reports for the patient record.
• Notifies supervisor of changes in patient condition and plan of care as needed.
• Instructs patients on use of mobility devices and prosthetics.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits ability

Patient care

Education

Associate’s degree in science or applied science (PTA) approved by APTA

Current PTA licensure in state of 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, Espanola, NM.

Full-Time

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

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

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.