PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Albuquerque, NM (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6743+Academy+Rd.+NE+Albuquerque+NM+USA+87109)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

Provides coordinated physical therapy to patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Participates in the coordination of care.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy.

Licensure: Current State License or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the Physical Therapist Licensure Compact (PTLC), if practicing in a state member of the PTLC, to practice Physical Therapy, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(I).

Experience: One year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, preferred.

Skills: Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonal

skills. Proof of current CPR.

Transportation: Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and current and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in a health care facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.