AlliedTravelCareers is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Artesia, New Mexico, 88210! About The Position ID: 51080056 Shift: Days 8-5 Description: Primarily Outpatient with minimal inpatient floatJob Summary: Physical therapy services are provided in response to a physician s referral and physical therapist s plan of care, in accordance with the laws governing the state of New Mexico, and within the scope of the therapist assistant s training, knowledge, and experience. This may include, but is not limited to, treatment of functional mobility, motor function, muscular strengthening, sensation, wounds, ambulation, balance, social, and environmental needs. Direct patient care is provided to individuals of all ages, as his or her caseload demands. Physical therapist assistants will assist in coordinating and providing patient and family education, and execute effective physical therapy services as appropriate. Therapist assistants will consult and coordinate with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment. The employee will participate in educational programs, quality improvement, and program development. Non-patient responsibilities are to be completed as assigned. Therapist assistants will pursue continued education opportunities and educational goals in addition to assisting with the marketing of physical therapy services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Providing skilled treatment of functional mobility, motor function, muscular strengthening, sensation, wounds, ambulation, balance, social, and environmental needs Following an appropriate plan of care that includes measurable functional goals while considering patient s psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs Providing clear documentation that meets APTA guidelines and billing for appropriate charges in a timely manner Perform family/caregiver/patient education to increase independence upon discharge. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: May be required to work occasional weekends KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES: Basic computer Ability to efficiently schedule and perform patient care independently MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of nationally-accredited PTA program Work Experience: Greater than one year of experience preferred, but new graduates welcomed to apply License/Certification: Must be eligible for current licensure with the New Mexico State Physical Therapy Board. BLS required before employment begins. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: Contract 9270346EXPPLAT Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) About Infojini Healthcare At Infojini Healthcare, We tell it like it is. Infojini Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Consecutively ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies from the past five years, Infojini is dedicated to serving excellence in a breadth of staffing services. Our global footprints are spread over 26+ locations including the USA, Canada, and India. Working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, our recruiters constantly provide progressive and sustainable staffing solutions to challenges faced by our clients. Being in the industry since 2006 and serving an array of healthcare facilities, we understand the key talent needs of the healthcare industry and its associated verticals. Full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, contractual, or urgent hiring, whatever is your requirement, you can trust Infojini to deliver the specific skills and expertise you need. At Infojini Healthcare, we understand the importance of quality patient care. With our comprehensive allied professionals and nurse staffing services, we provide you access to a qualified network of healthcare professionals including allied and nursing staff. Each professional is pre-screened and matched to your specific qualifications, for assignments ranging from three weeks up to several months. Trained in the latest technologies, our temporary allied professionals offer you a broad spectrum of specialties in therapy, imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy. Our extensive network of qualified travel nurses is available on a variety of assignment lengths customizable to your needs – per diem (1-n weeks), traditional travel (13-26 weeks), and short-term travel (4-8 weeks). We know every healthcare facility is incomplete without its backend teams. To support this, we place proficient and trained EMR & EHR professionals after thorough skill evaluation, licensing verification. These professionals combine their healthcare expertise and IT skills to strengthen your admin and clerical needs. Healthcare roles we specialize in, Registered Nurses Allied Healthcare Professional Healthcare IT Specialists Clerical & Admin Staff