Physical Therapist Assistant Part- Time

addus; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Deming, NM seeks a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team, providing direct patient care in home settings two to three days per week.

You’ll work under a licensed PT to deliver PT services, perform therapeutic exercises, gait training, and progress notes, while ensuring safety and quality of care for clients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate’s degree.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least one year of experience as a PTA preferred.
• CPR certification maintained.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and the plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and transfer activities.
• Administers non-complex therapeutic exercises and modalities to clients with stable conditions.
• Instructs, motivates and assists clients in learning functional activities.
• Observes patient progress and reports findings to the supervising PT.
• Assists in preparing clinical notes and progress reports for the medical record.
• Reports changes in client condition to the supervising PT and director as needed.
• Instructs patients in use of assistive devices.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

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 join our rapidly growing team in Deming, NM.

Part-Time 2-3 days a week

Coverage area: Deming & surrounding areas.

We Offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Mileage 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 10507 to 505-806-1865 to apply