Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Ambercare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Las Vegas, NM team. You will provide direct PT support under a licensed PT, focusing on pain relief and functional restoration in home health settings.

The role requires PTA licensure in NM, CPR certification, and reliable transportation for home visits. Prior PTA experience is preferred; a strong patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate’s degree/Applied Science approved by APTA
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred
• CPR certification.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile insurance

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy per the supervising therapist’s directions and plan of care
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance
• Guides patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional activities
• Administers non-complex therapies (e.g., heat, cold, electrical modalities) as appropriate
• Instructs and motivates patients to improve functional activities
• Documents progress and submits notes for review
• Notifies supervising PT of changes in patient condition and adjusts plan of care as directed
• Educates patients on use of assistive devices

Skills

PTA care

Home visits

CPR certified

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science (PTA)

PTA license

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 Las Vegas, NM.

• Part-Time
• Monday through Friday afternoon and evenings, Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 pm
• Zip code coverage areas: 87701, 87745, 87732

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition 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