Physical Therapist PRN

Ambercare; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Work/life balance

Job summary

A home health care company is seeking a Physical Therapist in Alamogordo, NM. You will provide therapy services following a physician's plan, maintain clinical records, and supervise assistants. The ideal candidate has a valid license and experience in patient care. The role offers a collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by relevant organizations.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• At least two years’ experience in an acute hospital or equivalent.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must have reliable transportation and appropriate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services according to a written physician's plan.
• Advises and teaches treatment procedures to clients and families.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and submits summaries.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants as per regulations.
• Maintains accurate clinical records of client progress.
• Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living.
• Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home.
• Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client’s progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care.
• Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider.
• Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Communication

Clinical Record Maintenance

Education

Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist

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 a Physical Therapist to come join our rapidly growing team in Alamogordo, NM.

PRN - Sunday through Saturday 8am to 5pm

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

Physical Therapist What You’ll Do

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff
• Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
• Participate in the development of the plan of care
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living
• Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home
• Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client’s progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care
• Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider
• Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist
• Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
• At least two (2) years’ experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

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