PTA: Orthopedic & Sports Rehab, Full-Time

Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness in Albuquerque is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our orthopedic and sports-focused team. We offer a learning-centered environment that emphasizes compassionate patient care and a supportive, family-friendly culture.

As part of a busy multi-specialty practice, you will implement therapy programs under supervision, document care, and help patients achieve functional goals with hands-on instruction and education.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program is required.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• Current valid New Mexico Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by guiding and instructing patients in exercises and activities.
• Helps patients use supportive devices such as crutches and canes.
• Instructs and counsels patients on regimens and wellness practices.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment following infection-control policies.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local regulations and accreditation standards.

Skills

Physiological knowledge

Health promotion and maintenance

Documentation skills

Patient services

Listening and verbal communication

Education

Degree from an accredited PTA program

Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Current New Mexico Driver’s License

Job description

Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness in Albuquerque is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our orthopedic and sports-focused team. We offer a learning-centered environment that emphasizes compassionate patient care and a supportive, family-friendly culture.

As part of a busy multi-specialty practice, you will implement therapy programs under supervision, document care, and help patients achieve functional goals with hands-on instruction and education.