Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

addus; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with generous公司

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver direct care under supervision within the plan of care. You will assist in functional training, therapeutic exercises, and patient education to relieve pain and improve mobility.

The role requires an accredited PTA program graduate, current state licensure, CPR, reliable transportation, and ability to perform home visits in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science approved by APTA.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred).
• CPR certification maintained.
• Ability to perform home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain and restore function.
• Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Administers non-complex therapeutic modalities.
• Instructs and motivates patients in learning functional activities.
• Records and reports patient progress to the supervising therapist and completes clinical notes.

Skills

Physical therapy

CPR certification

Home visits

Reliable transportation

Education

AA/AS PTA degree

Job description

• 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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