Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Healthplex

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,062 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety program with wearable BAD

Differentials for night/weekend shifts

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through NM Higher Ed

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join the Outpatient Rehab team in Albuquerque. You will assist the Physical Therapist in delivering interventions to improve mobility, independence in activities of daily living, and self-management of care for patients and caregivers.

Emphasis on patient advocacy and high quality, compassionate treatment to enhance life quality.

Qualifications

• AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.
• Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA delivers therapeutic interventions to support patients in overcoming physical or developmental challenges.
• Focuses on improving safety in the home, reducing hospitalizations, and educating patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatments, resources, and equipment.
• Treats patients in routine visits using a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for improvement of physical or developmental dysfunction and ADL independence.
• Coordinates discharge goals with the Physical Therapist or team.
• Educates on home programs and preventive measures for patient/family.

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Certificate Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS required at time of hire

Job description

Location and Compensation

6301 Forest Hills Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-4137

Salary: $24.27 - $37.07 per hour

Summary

Presbyterian is seeking a PTA to join the Outpatient Rehab team! The PTA helps coordinate efforts to achieve discharge goals by enhancing mobility and activities of daily living, ensuring patients reach their highest level of function. Through collaboration with the Physical Therapist and other healthcare disciplines, the PTA promotes self‑management of care, empowering patients and caregivers. As a patient advocate, this role prioritizes compassionate and effective treatment to enhance overall quality of life.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff safety program with wearable badges to quickly and discreetly call for help
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Employment Details

Type of Opportunity: PRNFTE: 0.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a vital role in delivering therapeutic interventions to support patients in overcoming physical or developmental challenges. This position focuses on improving safety in the home, reducing hospitalizations, and educating patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatments, available resources, and necessary equipment.

• Treats patients in routine visits using a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for improvement of physical or developmental dysfunction and independence in activities of daily living as set forth by the Physical Therapist Plan of Care.
• Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served.
• Follows the established comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well‑being of the patient.
• Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established by the Physical Therapist at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
• Educates and instructs regarding home programs and preventive measures as appropriate to patient, family, and others.
• Initiates documentation and completely records all care delivery for routine visits as required by the profession and the department as per agency policy.
• Communicates with the primary physical therapist regarding unexpected changes in patient status, response to treatment, or patient concerns that may indicate need for physician intervention or formal re‑assessment from primary physical therapist.
• Communicates with patient, family, physician, other disciplines and other healthcare providers as indicated regarding patient care.
• Promotes patient/caregiver self‑determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in weekly team conferences, educational programs, in‑services and other meetings as required. Participates on special project teams.
• Participates in agency continuous quality improvement activities as required.
• Maintains a department‑defined productivity standard for routine visits and caseload management.
• Precepts newly hired assistants or students as needed.
• Responsible for holiday and weekend coverage for agency and patient home visits as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
• Certificate Physical Therapy Assistant
• BLS required at time of hire
• Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done. This level includes interpretation of data.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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