Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Addus HomeCare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Albuquerque, NM seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct PT services under supervision per plan of care and in the patient’s home.

The role includes treating patients to relieve pain, restore function, and support maximal performance with planned activities and documentation of progress for review by a PT supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an associate degree.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• CPR certification current and valid.
• Ability to perform home visits for patients in the home setting.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under supervision and according to plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function; maximize performance.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility activities.
• Administer modalities and document progress in the clinical record.
• Instruct patients in care and use of assistive devices as needed.
• Report changes to supervising PT and update progress notes.
• Maintain professional notes and communicate with care team.
• Attend to safety and home environment considerations during visits.

Skills

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Home visits

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Current PTA state licensure

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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
• 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