Physical Therapist Assistant

Ambercare
Albuquerque, NM
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves providing direct physical therapy to patients, treating pain, developing or restoring function, and maintaining maximum performance.

What You Will Do

The Physical Therapist Assistant will administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions. They will also instruct, motivate, and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program, current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice, and at least one year's experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred).

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
  • At least one year's 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

Benefits

  • 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
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