Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Genesis; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerback Rehab, in partnership with Genesis Healthcare, offers a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in Santa Fe, NM. You will implement PT programs, follow recovery plans, and deliver treatments with a patient-centered approach.

Join a team that values growth, collaboration, and compassionate care. Licensed or eligible PTA leads patients toward improved independence and quality of life while working in an in-facility setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments.
• Address the whole patient and tailor programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance independence.
• Collaborate with rehab team and refer to colleagues as needed to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain a caring and compassionate atmosphere focused on patient and family well-being.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Overview

Powerback Rehab has a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) opportunity for their Genesis Healthcare partner in Santa Fe, NM!

Don't Forget To Ask About Increased Pay in Lieu of Benefits! We're on a mission to improve lives; as part of that mission, Powerback Rehab is proud to partner with Genesis Healthcare to provide high-quality care and exceptional service.

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Location/work environment

In facility

Reporting structure

Reporting to Director of Rehab

Responsibilities

• As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you help patients get well.
• You are the person who can bring their power back.
• In doing this, you will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments.
• You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.
• You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. You know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.
• You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.
• You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.
• You know that being a Physical Therapist Assistant means putting patients first; ensuring patients and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!
• Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive.
• Isn't it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, we're certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.

USD $34.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.