Job Summary:

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides therapy services under a licensed physical therapist’s direction, following a physician’s plan of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in evaluating patients’ muscle strength, range of motion, coordination, gait, and daily living activities.
• Implement therapy programs per the physical therapist’s plan, consulting on progress with therapists and physicians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, nurses, and social workers.
• Educate patients and families on treatment goals, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and submit required documentation within 48 hours of patient visits.
• Administer therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility exercises, and non-complex modalities as allowed under New Mexico's Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and agency policies.
• Participate in professional development at least twice annually.

Working Conditions:

• Field-based role requiring travel to patient homes.
• Exposure to varying environments, infectious diseases, and potential safety hazards.
• Must have reliable transportation for patient visits.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensed PTA in New Mexico per state board requirements.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical physical therapy experience (home health preferred).
• CPR certification required.