Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Ambercare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with generous 2

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for PRN shifts, delivering 15-18 visits weekly across Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

You will provide direct PTA services under supervision, assisting with exercises, gait training, and patient education, while documenting progress and reporting to the supervising therapist.

Required: PTA degree (APTA approved), NM licensure, CPR, and ability to travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate's degree (AS/AA) approved by APTA.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in NM.
• CPR certification up to date.
• Ability to perform home visits and travel to patients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under supervision of a PT and per plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maximize independence.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Document treatments and progress in the clinical record.
• Report changes to the supervising PT and Director of Therapy.

Skills

Home visits

Patient care

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Education

AS/AA PTA degree (APTA approved)

Job description

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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