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Addus HomeCare · 1 month ago

Physical Therapist Assistant

Belen, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Addus HomeCare is one of the largest Home Health Care companies in New Mexico, and they are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in Belen. The role involves providing direct physical therapy under the supervision of a qualified physical therapist, assisting patients with therapeutic exercises, and documenting treatment progress.

Hospital & Health Care

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

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

Qualification

Physical Therapist Assistant licenseCPR certificationPhysical therapy experienceAccredited PTA programReliable transportation

Required

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

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