Physical Therapist (PT)

Job overview

Physical Therapist (PT) in Lamy, NM. This is a full-time position. Ambercare Homecare offers a great culture and team atmosphere, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, generous time off accruals, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, an employee referral program, merit increases, and employee discount programs. This role involves providing physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. The Physical Therapist will advise, consult, and teach appropriate treatment procedures, assist the provider in evaluating the level of function, and participate in the development of the 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

lamy nm

ambercare

home health care

benefits

401(k)

mileage reimbursement

tuition reimbursement

employee referral program

merit increases

employee discount programs

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 Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.