Physical Therapist Assistant Part- Time

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 Deming, NM.

Part-Time 2-3 days a week

Coverage area: Deming & surrounding areas.

We offer:

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

Mileage 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

salem, NM, 87941, US

Who can apply

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