Home Health Care Therapist Assistant

2 weeks ago


Chimayo, New Mexico, United States Ambercare – an Addus family company Full time

About Ambercare

Ambercare, an Addus family company, is one of the largest Home Health Care companies in New Mexico. We prioritize our employees' personal and professional growth through management training and employee appreciation.

Our Mission

We help homebound individuals remain in their homes by providing short-term financial assistance and locating community services. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care and make a positive impact on our clients' lives.

Benefits

  • 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

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Ambercare, you will work closely with our physical therapists to provide direct care to patients in their homes. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

Requirements

  • 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 insurance

Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this position is $63,000 - $73,000, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.



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