Physical Therapist Assistant

Career Opportunities with Addus HomeCare A great place to work. Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. 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 Silver City, NM. Full-Time Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Coverage area: Silver City & surroudning areas. 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 Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs Work/life balance What Youll 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 clients 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 Associates 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Addus HomeCare