Physical Therapist Assistant

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 come join our rapidly growing team in Belen NM Coverage areas Belen Socorro Valencia County We offer Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits effective the first of the month401k retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Program Merit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWorklife balanceWhat Youll Do Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physicians plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice ActTreats patient to relieve pain develop or restore function and maintain maximum performanceDirects and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises muscle reeducation gait and functional training transfer activities and prosthetic trainingAdminister non complex therapeutic exercises therapeutic massage traction heat light cold water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditionsInstruct motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activitiesObserve clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapistAssist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical recordReport 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 TherapistInstructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs braces crutches canes and prosthetic or orthotic devicesQualifications 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 IncCurrent licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practiceAt least one 1 years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferredComplies and maintains current CPR certificationAbility to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environmentMust have reliable transportation current drivers license and appropriate automobile insuranceText 8601 to 505 806 1865 to apply ACHH LI JOBSLOTS