Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!

Hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in New Mexico

Come join our growing team! A few of our perks:

• Create your own schedule!

• Great Work/Life balance!

• $38/hr. (including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for Drive Time)

• Benefits Available (Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k)

​We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses, as a result of their previous work environment.

Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit.

Qualifications

• Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

• Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills

• Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

• Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.

• Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.

• Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.

• Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.

• Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.

• Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.

• Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.

• Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.

• Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.

• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.

• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.

• Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.

• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.

• Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

• Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person.

• Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.

• Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.

• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.

• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs.

• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Standard Rate: $38.00 Hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable. Please contact Rick Carey at x350 or at today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!

Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.