Physical Therapy Assistant

Princeton Health and Rehabilitation

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free CEUs

401k Plan

Care Heroes Gift Cards

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Job summary

Pure Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under the Physical Therapist supervision in a post-acute setting. You will assess and treat patients, document progress, and coordinate care with the team to support recovery.

Responsibilities include implementing the treatment plan, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliant documentation. The role requires good communication, organization, and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited therapy assistant program required.
PTA license is required for employment.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assess patients as directed.
Provide interventions per the treatment plan and contribute to customer care.
Complete daily charges, progress notes, and reports accurately and timely.
Monitor therapeutic benefits and adjust as needed.
Educate customers and families; document learning needs.
Coordinate discharge planning with team and providers.
Maintain unit competency in clinical skills annually.
Organize schedules to meet department workload and productivity.
Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and budgeting.
Comply with HIPAA and applicable regulations.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Computer skills

Cultural competency

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Therapy Assistant program graduate

1 year PTA experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a team where your growth, success, and impact are at the heart of our mission. At Pure Health, we're not just building careers; we're nurturing lifelong journeys of professional and personal development. We're committed to taking care of our community, providing unparalleled care and making a meaningful impact like nowhere else. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement
Free CEUs
401k Plan
Rewards and Recognition via Care Heroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)
Flexible Scheduling
Professional Career Growth

Join our team and grow with us!

Position Summary

To provide physical therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist in accordance with policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, may contribute to the assessment of customers in relation to their diagnosis
Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, may provide intervention in accordance to, and contribute to the treatment plan, which is customer focused and relevant to the actual and potential health problems of the customer
Documentation (daily charges, Progress Notes, and other reports) is complete, legible, accurate, timely and reflective of department standards
Therapeutic benefit of treatment is monitored and modified appropriately
Provides education at the level appropriate for each Customer and/or family’s learning needs are assessed, addressed, and documented per department standards
Initiates, coordinates, and communicates collaborative efforts (provider updates, discharge planning) amongst team members and other interested parties to show a comprehensive picture of the customer
Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit on an annual basis
Organizes and adjusts schedule according to department work volume and customer caseload to maintain productivity Keeps immediate supervisor informed of ongoing activities or problems in regards to customer caseload in a timely manner
Provides input regarding department operational matters including but not limited to program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, operational and capital budgets
Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Corporate Compliance Program, the licensing Board of Texas Healthcare and the American Physical Therapy Association

Competencies

Maintains productivity expectations
Advances customers as indicated throughout therapy stay
Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers
Demonstrates quality and timeliness of documentation
Demonstrates referrals to Pure Health’s Outpatient Department

Culture

This is a high-performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.

Work Environment

This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility’s no-smoking policy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HIPAA

Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team members are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Sound clinical judgment relating to the provision of Rehabilitation services
Collaboration with member of the interdisciplinary team in delivery of customer care to maximize functional outcomes
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization
Proficient computer and Microsoft Application Must have an ability to learn new systems
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
Must have positive communication skills and demonstrated adequate maturity and patience
Proficient in the English Good communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills
Must have good organizational skills with attention to detail
Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions
Must be observant and recognize cleaning needs
Must show initiative and take action on observed needs