Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time

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 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 Provide 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. Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. Direct and aid 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 client progress and response to treatment and report findings 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. Instruct 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 approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice. At least one (1) year’s experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred). 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. Text 11406 to View phone number on click.appcast.io to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ambercare