Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Professional-Case-Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Work-life balance

Benefits package

Job summary

Professional Case Management in Albuquerque, NM is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants to conduct in-home visits for clients. PTA visits are weekly, typically 1–2 hours, with a starting rate of $38/hour and drive-time paid.

Perks include PTO, health/dental/vision, and a 401(k) match; schedules can be created by you to support work-life balance. Qualified candidates have a PTA license, graduated from an APTA-approved program, at least six months of PTA experience, strong communication, and a

Qualifications

• Current license, registration or eligibility to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes per the Plan of Care.
• Completes visits in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Documents all services and client progress on designated forms within seven days.
• Reports changes or schedule changes to the therapist or nursing supervisor the same day.
• Attends client care conferences and participates in interdisciplinary activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Licensed driver

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in New Mexico. Come join our growing team! A few of our perks: Create your own schedule! Great Work/Life balance! $38/hr. (including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for Drive Time) Benefits Available (Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k) We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses, as a result of their previous work environment. Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit.

Qualifications

• Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

• Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
• Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.
• Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
• Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.
• Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.
• Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.
• Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person.
• Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
• Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Identifies learning/developmental needs.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Standard Rate: $38.00 Hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable.

Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Professional Case Management (PCM), our mission drives us. We have a growing team of over 4,000 employees who are passionate about delivering care that enhances the quality of life of clients in the most healing of environments – the home. We believe that aligning genuine, caring team members with this purpose is life-changing for our clients, customers, and teammates alike. And it’s our goal to consistently stretch ourselves – and the organization – to ensure we’re always learning, growing, and elevating our standards of service. In everything we do, we share a strong set of core values: We Work As A Team, We Do The Right Thing, We Figure It Out, We Pursue Growth, and We Take Ownership. PCM has been an industry leader in delivering specialized in-home care and other services to clients for over 30 years. Our Home Care division is the nation’s premier Home Healthcare provider to former nuclear weapons and uranium workers, upholding the highest standards of care through accreditation by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC).