Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

addus; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Benefits from day one

401k match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Merit increases

Employee discount

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Las Vegas, NM, is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team. You will provide direct PT services under the supervision of a licensed PT, deliver therapy to clients in their homes, and help improve functional abilities.

After eligibility, comprehensive benefits begin the first of the month. The role requires an accredited PTA program graduate, state licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation for home visits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with 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 1 year of PTA experience (preferred).
• CPR certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under supervision according to plan of care.
• Assist patients in therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional activities.
• Administer non-complex therapies and modalities.
• Instruct and assist patients in learning functional activities.
• Document progress notes and reports in the clinical record.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to supervising PT and Director.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health experience

Patient care

Mobility training

Education

Associate’s degree in PTA

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 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
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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