Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Merit increases

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a growing team. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, serving zip codes 87501–87508 and surrounding areas.

Provides direct PTA services under a supervising PT, with responsibilities including therapeutic exercises, patient education, and progress documentation. Requires PTA licensure in NM and CPR certification; 1 year of PTA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current licensure as PTA in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience (preferred).
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy per supervising PT and plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maximize performance.
• Lead and assist patients in therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Administer non-complex therapies (heat, cold, massage, electrical modalities).
• Instruct and motivate clients in functional activities.
• Document progress and clinical notes for review.
• Report changes to supervising PT and Director of Nursing/ Therapy Director.
• Instruct patients in use of assistive devices.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

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, NM.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• 8am to 5pm
• Zip Codes covering: 87501, 87502, 87503, 87504, 87505, 87506, 87508

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 11406 to 505-806-1865 to apply