Physical Therapist
Company: Ambercare
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in
the State of New Mexico. Ambercare is dedicated to your personal
and professional growth through management training and employee
appreciation. We also give back to the community by helping
homebound persons remain in their homes by providing short-term
financial assistance and locating community services. Come work for
a top-rated Healthcare agency where your future is our top
priority.We offer:Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive
benefits effective the first of the month401(k) retirement plan
with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid
holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral
ProgramMerit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWork/life
balancePhysical Therapist 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
staffAssist the provider in evaluating level of functionParticipate
in the development of the plan of carePrepare clinical and progress
notesTranslate all exercise into functional activities or
activities of daily livingDevelop needed plans for modifying
equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients
homeConfer 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 careInterpret to the client and family
the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and
wishes of the providerProvide families with information, support
and encouragement to help motivate them in their progressPrepares
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'Physical Therapist Assistant What You'll Do:Provides direct
physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical
therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and
as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.Treats
patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain
maximum performance.Directs and aids patients in active and passive
therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional
training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.Administer
non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction,
heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with
relatively stable conditionsInstruct, motivate and assist clients
in learning and improving functional activitiesObserve clients
progress and response to treatment and report finding to the
physical therapistAssist in preparing clinical notes and progress
reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and
submit them for review into the clinical recordReport any changes
in the client's condition to the qualified supervising Physical
Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy. Changes in
the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction
and supervision by the Physical TherapistInstructs patients in care
and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or
orthotic devicesQualifications:Physical TherapistGraduate 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
AssociationCurrent licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state
of practiceAt least two (2) years' experience in an acute hospital
or equivalent experience (preferred)Physical Therapist
AssistantGraduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant
program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied
science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association,
Inc.Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the
state of practiceAt least one (1) years' experience as a Physical
Therapy Assistant (preferredMust possess current CPR and First Aid
CertificationMust have reliable transportation, current driver's
license and appropriate automobile insuranceText 4849 to to
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