Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Pay: $35 per hour
More Info about our company: https://www.vidatherapygroup.com/careers
Join a dynamic, experienced team of therapists dedicated to patient success. Our collaborative team values mentorship, teamwork, and providing the highest level of care. We focus on individualized patient treatment, ensuring each person receives dedicated attention and the best possible outcomes with treating patients 1-on-1. New graduates are encouraged to apply!
- 30 minutes to local hiking
- 1-2 hours to hiking in gila forests
- City with great amenities: city lake park, walking trails, multiple city parks, summer water park, splash pad for kids, sports programs for kids, city arts center, golf country club, Main Street district, children's museum, and local winery.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Life Insurance and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Company-Paid Continuing Education
- Paid Time Off: Starting at 4 weeks per year
- Paid Holidays: 6 additional days off
Job Description:
As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will deliver comprehensive outpatient services, including patient treatments, home exercise programs and educational programs designed to improve mobility, gait, and function. You’ll work with patients recovering from sports injuries, chronic conditions, and surgeries. Excellent patient care is our top priority, and we are looking for individuals with a passion for helping others and great customer service skills.
Responsibilities:
- Treatment: Implement individualized treatment plans established by the supervising physical therapist.
- Collaboration: Work with physical therapists to ensure coordinated care as well as front desk office staff and other physical therapy assistants.
- Patient Education: Provide guidance to patients and families on effective home programs for continued progress.
- Customer Service: Deliver compassionate, empathetic care to patients and their families.
- Safety: Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout treatment and mobility.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic health records.
- Compliance: Adhere to ethical, legal, and company standards in all aspects of patient care.
- Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with licensure requirements and continuing education.
- Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with patients, families, staff, and referring providers.
- Productivity: Encourage patients to meet their agreed and established plan of care and strive for a productive schedule through patient appointments, program development, and collaboration with staff as needed.
Qualifications:
- Valid New Mexico State Physical Therapy Assistant License
- Education: Associate's degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant Program
- New graduates are welcome to apply!
- Bilingual in Spanish encouraged to apply.
Schedule:
- Full-time, Monday to Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location:
- Deming, NM Clinic
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)