Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Act for Health•Albuquerque, NM

20d•Remote

About The Position

Professional Case Management is seeking dedicated Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) to join our growing team in New Mexico. This role involves providing in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses due to their work environment. As a PTA, you will conduct weekly in-home visits, typically lasting 1-2 hours each, offering a great work-life balance and the flexibility to create your own schedule. We offer competitive pay, including payment for drive time, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.
Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.
Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.
Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.
Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to the role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development.
Identifies learning/developmental needs.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.