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Ambercare

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ambercare, Bosque, New Mexico, United States, 87006

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Overview Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM.

Coverage areas:

Belen, Socorro, Valencia County

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

Responsibilities

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.

Administers non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions.

Instructs, motivates and assists clients in learning and improving functional activities.

Observes clients progress and response to treatment and reports findings to the physical therapist.

Assists in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submits them for review into the clinical record.

Reports changes in the client’s condition to the 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 an Associate’s degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice

At least one year of 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, valid driver’s license, and appropriate automobile insurance

How to apply Text 8601 to 505-806-1865 to apply

Note Employee wellbeing is a priority. Referral program and recognition details are described by the employer as part of the benefits package.

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