Physical Therapist Asst
Company: Tender Care Home Health
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Job Duties
(include, but are not limited to the following): 1. Under the
direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, assists in
ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to physical therapy by
the physician. Reviews test information for patients in the
following areas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion,
sensation, fine and gross motor coordination, gait deviations,
activities of daily living, and equipment needs, etc. 2. Implements
rehabilitative treatment programs for patients according to the
physician’s orders and the plan of treatment established by the
physical therapist, consults with the licensed physical therapist
and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress. 3.
Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising physical therapist
and other agency and contract facility team members including
physician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff,
and social worker. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews
as necessary. 4. In consultation with the licensed physical
therapist, re-evaluates the treatment program and as indicated by
the individual’s progress and the physician’s orders, carries out
the physical therapists modification and changes to the treatment
plan in accordance with new information. 5. Explains and instructs
the family in the individual’s treatment goals and program to
insure carry-over in living arrangement and/or home setting; makes
recommendations to the licensed physical therapist regarding
adaptive equipment. 6. Maintains verbal and/or written
communications among other personnel involved in the care of the
patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred to
physical therapy and in consultation with the licensed physical
therapist. 7. Performs and submits required documentation of
patient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case
conferences along with changes in orders. All patient visit notes
must be turned in the next scheduled work day, not to exceed
forty-eight (48) hours. 8. Advances professional growth;
participates in training sessions at least 2 times annually;
attends short courses, and studies professional journals and texts.
9. Administers non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic
exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water
and electrical modalities and ultrasound to patients with
relatively stable conditions. Gait, transfer, bed mobility,
balance, home exercise program safety and other skilled physical
therapy services appropriate for a Physical Therapist Assistant as
per the Physical Therapy Practice Act of the state in which PTA is
practicing. 10. Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan. 11.
Complies with Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies. 12.
Complies with Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies. Requirements: 1.
Must be a graduate of a 2 year college-level program approved by
the American Physical Therapy Association 2. Minimum of one year of
experience in the clinical practice of Physical Therapy 3. A
Physical Therapist Assistant should meet the qualifications for a
Physical Therapist Assistant under the Federal Conditions of
Participation for Homecare Agency established by CMS. 4. Must be
licensed to practice physical therapy by the state licensing board
in the state of practice. 5. Current CPR license.
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