Physical Therapist

Job overview

Physical Therapist in Albuquerque, NM. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary range of $0.0 - $0.0 USD per year, as compensation is not specified. Ambercare is an Addus family company. This role involves providing physical therapy services to patients in their homes, developing treatment programs, and establishing goals for improved function.

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

home health

albuquerque nm

ambercare

therapy

patient care

rehabilitation

healthcare

full-time

new mexico

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, 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 Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.