About this opportunity
Ambercare – an Addus family company lists this Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time opportunity in chimayo, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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, NM.
Full-Time
Monday through Friday
8am to 5pm
Zip Codes covering: 87501, 87502,87503,87504,87505,87506,87508
We offer:
Great culture and team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
Work/life balance
What You’ll Do:
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.
Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record
Report 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.
Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
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Worksite address
chimayo, NM, 87522, US
Who can apply
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