Physical Therapist Assistant Full-Time

About the role

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Physical Therapist Assistant to come join our rapidly growing team in Santa Fe, Espanola, NM. Full-Time Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Coverage zip codes: 87532, 87574, 87506, 87522 We Offer Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits effective the first of the month401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Program Merit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWork/life balance

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Administers non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions.
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients in learning and improving functional activities.
• Observes clients progress and response to treatment and report findings to the physical therapist.
• Assists in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record.
• Reports any changes in the client’s condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical Therapist.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least one (1) years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred).
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Able to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance.