Physical Therapist (PT)

Job overview

Physical Therapist (PT) at Ambercare – an Addus family company in Edgewood, NM. This is an onsite, Full-Time position. Compensation is not specified. This role involves providing physical therapy services to patients according to a physician's plan of care, advising on treatment procedures, and assisting in evaluating the level of function to develop a plan of care.

What you'll do

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff.
• Assist the provider in evaluating level of function.
• Participate in the development of the plan of care.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living.
• Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home.
• Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client’s progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care.
• Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider.
• Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association.

Experience

At least two (2) years’ experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)

Skills & competencies

physical therapist

pt

full-time

home health care

new mexico

edgewood nm

santa fe nm

ambercare

addus family company

medical

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on 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

About the employer

Ambercare – an Addus family company is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.