Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Ambercare – an Addus family company
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in
the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Physical
Therapist Assistant to come join our rapidly growing team in Las
Cruces, NM. We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits effective 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 Work/life balance 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 conditions Instruct, motivate and assist clients
in learning and improving functional activities Observe clients
progress and response to treatment and report finding to the
physical therapist Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress
reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and
submit them for review into the clinical record Report 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 Therapist Instructs patients in
care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and
prosthetic or orthotic devices. Qualifications: Graduate 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 practice At least
one (1) years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
(preferred) Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home
environment Must have reliable transportation, current driver's
license and appropriate automobile insurance Text 8591 to
505-806-1865 to apply ACHH Employee wellbeing is top priority at
Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as
the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing
Index. View the full rankings here:
https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
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