Physical Therapist Assistant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBaca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Ambercare Homecare is one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to providing compassionate care, and we are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Albuquerque, NM.
Our culture emphasizes a supportive team atmosphere and a strong commitment to work/life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month, including a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, generous time off accruals, paid holidays, and mileage reimbursement. We also provide tuition reimbursement, an employee referral program, merit increases, and employee discount programs.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Ambercare, you will play a vital role in helping patients relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance. You will work directly under the direction of a qualified Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. Your day will involve directing and aiding patients in therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and the use of assistive devices like wheelchairs and braces. You will administer non-complex therapeutic modalities to clients with stable conditions, instruct patients in functional activities, and monitor their progress. A key part of your role involves documenting treatments in clinical notes and promptly reporting any changes in a client's condition to the supervising Physical Therapist or Director of Nursing.
To apply, please text 8432 to 505-806-1865.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Baca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleTreat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Exercises, Muscle Reeducation, Gait Training, Functional Training, Transfer Activities, Prosthetic Training, Therapeutic Massage, Traction, Electrical Modalities.
Education: Associate's degree in science or applied science from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Frequently asked questions about Physical Therapist Assistant at Ambercare
What does a Physical Therapist Assistant at Ambercare do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Physical Therapist Assistant at Ambercare will treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance; direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises and functional training; administer non-complex therapeutic exercises and modalities to clients with stable conditions; and instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices.
What are the requirements for this Physical Therapist Assistant role?expand_more
To qualify for the Physical Therapist Assistant at Ambercare position, applicants should have: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate's degree approved by the American Physical Therapy Association; Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Mexico; At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred); Current CPR certification; and Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance.