Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in New Mexico

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant assists one or more physical therapists in evaluations, tests, and treatments of patients. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment to the physical therapist. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant requires State physical therapist assistant license. Typically reports to a physical therapist. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
  • NM REHAB INC
  • Carlsbad, NM FULL_TIME
  • Relocation and Housing assistance available! We are searching for energetic and enthusiastic licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team in southeast NM - The Land of Enchantment! We have 3 outpatient clinics (Alamogordo, Artesia, and Carlsbad, NM) and welcome new graduates as well as licensed PT's and PTA's, with good clinical and customer service skills a must. Our emphasis is on mentoring, continuing education, cutting-edge technology, primary care programs, and quality professional care that exceed our patient's expectations. New Mexico offers beautiful and diverse geographical wonders, mild climate, year 'round outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, exploring). If you are interested in joining a great team of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants and experiencing tremendous quality of life, please contact us immediately.

    • Physical Therapist Owned Organization
    • Primarily Outpatient Orthopedic
    • Over 20 Therapist on Staff/Many with Specialty Certifications
    • Competitive Salary
    • Tax Free Student LoanRepayment ($5250/yr) Unlimited for the life of your loan
    • Personalized Mentoring Program for NewGrads
    • Professional Stipend and Paid Time Off forCEU's
    • In-house X-ray Conferences with Local Ortho Doctors
    • In-House Seminars with Nationally Known Presenters
    • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
    • 401K option with 25% Employer contribution
    • Wellness Gym Membership/Reimbursement
    • Family Oriented Work Environment


    Job Summary

    Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and administering rehabilitative

    programs that improve mobility and daily functional activities, relieve pain,

    increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from

    disease or injury in accordance with New Mexico Practice Act guidelines.

    General Accountabilities

    Performs initial exams, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a

    diagnosis prior to intervention. (PT only)

    Plans, prepares, executes, and supervises individually designed programs of

    treatment to restore, improve and maintain physical functioning, alleviate pain, or

    prevent physical dysfunction in patients and aid in adjustment to disability.

    Provides quality care to all patients as appropriate for patient pathology.

    Schedules patients efficiently to meet Clinic productivity goals.

    Utilizes functional activities with proper coding and documentation to maximize

    patient benefit.

    Manages active patients to ensure attendance and compliance with treatment

    plan.

    Completes all required daily notes during treatment and other documentation

    timely.

    Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.

    Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with regulations.

    Evaluates functional outcomes at various stages and adjusts treatments to

    achieve maximum benefit.

    Prepares individualized home exercise programs and instructs patients and

    families.

    Confers with patients, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan,

    implement, or assess intervention programs.

    Complies with Clinic policies and procedures and other regulatory standards;

    Executes practices as appropriate.

    Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

    Ensures patient service and quality standards are met including patient

    interaction and cleanliness of facilities.

    Ensures professionalism standards of the facilities and staff are met and

    maintains professional image of the facilities.

    Participates in plans for continuous quality improvement regarding patient care,

    staff development and facility advancement.

    Complies with Clinic programs for functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.

    Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

    Will follow written protocol/procedures for tasks. Will maintain up to date

    protocol/procedure for tasks.

    Job Qualifications

    Minimum Education: Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program.

    Preferred Education: Doctorate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.

    Minimum Experience: None

    Preferred Experience: At least two years practicing in an outpatient setting.

    Minimum Field of Expertise: None

    Preferred Field of Expertise: Specialized physical therapy techniques and their

    utilization to restore, improve and maintain functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent

    physical dysfunction in patients.

    Certification: Current New Mexico Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant state license in good

    standing.

    Clear appropriate Background Check and ability to pass initial and ongoing drug

    screenings.

    Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy, physiology, etiology, course, prognosis,

    and manifestations of a wide variety of disease processes.

    Ability to establish a clinical impression and patient problem list for patients with a

    wide variety of injury or disease processes with appropriate

    indications/contraindications for treatment.

    Ability to design, implement and execute an appropriate treatment plan.

    Ability to perform a wide variety of treatment techniques, consistently and

    accurately.

    Ability to effectively and appropriately document patient care activities according

    to clinic requirements.

    Ability to supervise support staff.

    Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

    Competencies

    Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing

    demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with

    change, delays, or unexpected events.

    Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification

    when necessary; Responds informatively to questions. Writes clearly and

    concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data

    effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

    Computer Skills – Skilled with computers, takes advantage of new technology,

    learns tools quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance.

    Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and

    implements cost saving measures; Conserves clinic resources.

    Customer Service - Focuses on the patient. Goes beyond basic service

    expectations and pursues solutions until the patient is satisfied.

    Dependability – Meets deadlines; Works independently; Accountable; Maintains

    focus; Punctual; Good attendance record.

    Initiative – Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to

    completion.

    Managing People - Includes staff in planning and decision-making processes;

    Makes self accessible to staff; Provides regular feedback; Develops

    subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Seeks to improve processes,

    products and services.

    Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;

    Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

    Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and

    analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.

    Productivity – Manages workload and works efficiently. Respects and achieves

    Clinic goals and objectives.

    Professionalism - Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintains

    composure and reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and

    consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on

    commitments; Maintains professional appearance (uniforms); Keeps a flexible

    attitude; Arrives to work promptly and is prepared to help patients/clients/coworkers by start time.

    Quality – Strives to eliminate errors; Accurate work is a priority; Seeks

    opportunities to improve services.

    Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports

    potentially unsafe and/or abusive conditions. Uses good body mechanics. Uses

    equipment and materials properly.

    Teaching/Training - Clearly explains concepts; Varies presentation style to

    satisfy different learning needs.

    Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within team to achieve

    goals. Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working

    together to solve problems, and putting team success first.

    Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues

    developmental opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;

    Shares expertise with others.

    Physical Demands

    Frequently required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with

    hands and arms.

    Frequently required to talk or hear.

    Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision,

    ability to adjust or focus.

    Frequently cleans and maintains equipment.

    Frequently required to lift, pull, push and place patients on treatment equipment.

    Frequently required to sit, walk or stand.

    Frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch.

    Occasionally required to lift and/or move greater than 50 pounds with assistance.

    Work Environment

    Exposure to moving mechanical parts.

    The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate.



    Compensation details: 82000-100000 Yearly Salary



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    NM REHAB INC



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Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
  • NM REHAB INC
  • Alamogordo, NM FULL_TIME
  • Description: Relocation and Housing assistance available! We are searching for energetic and enthusiastic licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team in southeast N...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions
  • Albuquerque, NM PART_TIME
  • NOW HIRING PRN (as needed) Are you a Physical Therapy Assistant that loves outpatient orthopedics but is tired of double and triple booking patients? Do you enjoy building and establishing relationshi...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Maximum Impact Physical Therapy
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • **Attention** all great PTAs looking to work 1-on-1 with patients in an Outpatient clinic! ABOUT THIS POSITION: We are currently looking for a part-time PTA with goal of increasing to full time. This ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA
  • Relient Health
  • Socorro, NM FULL_TIME
  • Relocation / Sign-On Bonus Available for this opening! Relient Health seeks a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work in a Hospital setting. This opening is for a full-time...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA
  • Relient Health
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • Relient Health seeks a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work in a great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. This opening is for a full-time, permanent position. Inter...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • tmc
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Overview: Here we grow again! Sinai Residences in Boca Raton New Grads Welcome to apply with new grad bonus now availabl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • tmc
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • Overview: TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care pr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • University Park Care Center
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Position Summary The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon ph...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
  • tmc
  • Eureka, KS
  • Overview: Here we GROW again! TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • tmc
  • Hialeah, FL
  • Overview: Here we GROW again! New Grads Welcome! TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speec...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Mitchell Manor
  • Mitchell, IN
  • Position Summary The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon ph...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Desoto, TX
  • Overview $20K Sign On Bonus! $35 - $45 / hour* *This position pays per visit. Rates listed above are based on estimated ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Lakeside Health Center
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Position Summary The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon ph...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo ˈmexiko] (listen), Navajo: Yootó Hahoodzo pronounced [jòːtxó xɑ̀xʷòːtsò]) is a state in the Southwestern region of the United States of America; its capital and cultural center is Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610 as capital of Nuevo México (itself established as a province of New Spain in 1598), while its largest city is Albuquerque with its accompanying metropolitan area. It is one of the Mountain States and shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona; its other neighboring states are Oklahoma to the north...
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Income Estimation for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
$53,382 to $65,135

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Reading, PA
Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists.
January 03, 2020
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Port Arthur, TX
We are seeking a PHYSICAL THERAPIST to help provide our patients with high quality, efficient care.
January 31, 2020
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Lubbock, TX
Communicates information on the patient's condition and makes recommendations to the physical therapist for changes in the plan of care.
December 20, 2019