Physical Therapist Assistant Full-Time

Addus HomeCare; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits effective the 1

401(k) retirement plan with generous 1

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus Homecare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Santa Fe and Espanola, NM. This full-time role focuses on delivering direct PT services under a supervising PT, with patient-centered goals and home visits. Expect a supportive team, competitive benefits, and a structured workday.

The position emphasizes clinical documentation, patient progress assessment, and collaboration with nursing and therapy leadership to optimize care in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an AAS/BS accepted by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Current licensure as a PTA in the practicing state.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience (preferred).
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Ability to perform home visits and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy per the supervising PT and the patient’s care plan.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Guide and assist patients in therapeutic exercises, gait training, and use of assistive devices.
• Administer non-complex therapies (massage, traction, thermal modalities) to stable clients.
• Instruct and motivate patients in functional activities and home exercise programs.
• Document treatments and progress in the clinical record.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits

Patient care

Education

Associate’s degree in PTA (APTA-approved)

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

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