Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Ambercare
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in
the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Home Healthcare is looking for
Physical Therapist Assistants to come join our rapidly growing team
in Albuquerque, NM.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 insuranceWe 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 balanceWhat 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.
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Keywords: Ambercare, Albuquerque , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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