Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
Job Description
A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Artesia, NM 88210. The PTA would be working perm/directly for a local healthcare facility and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40 hours per week.
Greater than one year of experience preferred, but new graduates welcomed to apply!
If you are interested in this PTA position, please contact Corrin Misak at cmisak@alinestaffing.com or (586) 710-7958.
PTA Highlights
- This position is a permanent/direct hire position - no temp/contract assignment involved
- Schedule: DAYS 8am-5pm
- May be required to work occasional weekends
- Rehabilitation Setting: Outpatient
- The pay for this position is $52,000-$72,000 based on experience, education, and certifications
PTA Responsibilities
Job Summary: Physical therapy services are provided in response to a physician’s referral and physical therapist’s plan of care, in accordance with the laws governing the state of New Mexico, and within the scope of the therapist assistant’s training, knowledge, and experience.
- This may include, but is not limited to, treatment of functional mobility, motor function, muscular strengthening, sensation, wounds, ambulation, balance, social, and environmental needs.
- Direct patient care is provided to individuals of all ages, as his or her caseload demands.
- Physical therapist assistants will assist in coordinating and providing patient and family education, and execute effective physical therapy services as appropriate.
- Therapist assistants will consult and coordinate with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment.
- The employee will participate in educational programs, quality improvement, and program development.
- Non-patient responsibilities are to be completed as assigned.
- Therapist assistants will pursue continued education opportunities and educational goals in addition to assisting with the marketing of physical therapy services.
- Providing skilled treatment of functional mobility, motor function, muscular strengthening, sensation, wounds, ambulation, balance, social, and environmental needs
- Following an appropriate plan of care that includes measurable functional goals while considering patients psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs
- Providing clear documentation that meets APTA guidelines and billing for appropriate charges in a timely manner
- Perform family/caregiver/patient education to increase independence upon discharge.
PTA Requirements
- Education: Graduate of nationally-accredited PTA program
- Work Experience: Greater than one year of experience preferred, but new graduates welcomed to apply
- License/Certification: Must be eligible for current licensure with the New Mexico State Physical Therapy Board. BLS required before employment begins.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to efficiently schedule and perform patient care independently
If you think this Physical Therapy Assistant position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!
Corrin Misak – Staffing Manager II
cmisak@alinestaffing.com or (586) 710-7958