Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Ambercare – an Addus family company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/Life balance

Great culture and team atmosphere

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Albuquerque, NM seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team. You will provide direct physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed PT, delivering care in patients' homes across Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

This PRN position offers a flexible schedule (3 days per week) with 15-18 patient visits weekly, a supportive culture, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for merit-based increases.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program (ASS/AS or applied science).
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in NM.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training.
• Administers non-complex therapeutic modalities to clients with stable conditions.
• Instructs, motivates and assists clients in learning functional activities.
• Observes progress and reports findings to the supervising PT.
• Prepares clinical notes and progress reports for the clinical record.
• Reports changes in client condition to supervising PT and Director/therapy leadership.
• Instructs patients in care and use of mobility aids.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits capability

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate’s degree in science or applied science (PTA program)

Current licensure as Physical Therapist 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 come join our rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM.

• PRN
• 3 days a week
• 15-18 visits a week
• Albuquerque & 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

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