Role OverviewAmbercare Homecare is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves providing direct physical therapy according to the directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
What You Will Do
The Physical Therapist Assistant will treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. They will also direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
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 of 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 of 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
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
- Work/life balance
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