Physical Therapy Assistant

Pms•Farmington, NM

36d

About The Position

This position provides physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence or outpatient settings as directed by a Physical Therapist. Provides a treatment program for those patients with impairments in ambulation, mobility, and muscle strength and pain management. Works effectively with other professionals to provide integrated multi-disciplinary home health care under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist.

Requirements

Graduate of a physical therapy assistant program approved by The American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; OR Has two years of experience as a physical therapy assistant, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the US Public Health Service.
License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New Mexico. Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee's PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
Criminal Records Check.
May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.
Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.
May be required to complete transportation related trainings.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence or outpatient settings as directed by a Physical Therapist.
Provides a treatment program for those patients with impairments in ambulation, mobility, and muscle strength and pain management.
Works effectively with other professionals to provide integrated multi-disciplinary home health care under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist.