Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Varies - Assistance

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Location Varies - Relocation Assistance Available at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:

This role is for a Physical Therapist in an outpatient rehabilitation setting serving diverse patient populations with a focus on improving physical function and independence. The position involves collaborative care, patient advocacy, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations in New Mexico. Candidates are required to have a bachelor's degree, a New Mexico Physical Therapy license, and basic computer proficiency, with new graduates encouraged to apply.

Overview:

Physical Therapist are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education and prescribed movement. Our Physical therapist work as a team with physical therapy assistants to treat people of all ages and abilities.

In this position with Presbyterian’s Outpatient rehabilitation department gives clinicians the opportunity to treat a variety of patients and the ability to work with a group of therapist that have a range in specialties. The Outpatient rehabilitation team is collaborative and patient-focused. We place a strong emphasis on providing orientation and mentorship in order to ensure the well-being and success of our new team members.

Join a team that is committed to improving the health of our communities!

PT Coverage would be expected at the following locations:

• Kaseman (Albuquerque)
• Healthplex (Albuquerque)
• Southern (Rio Rancho)
• Las Estancias (South Valley)

Type of Opportunity Full Time Need FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule:

(5) 8 hr day shifts Monday-Friday or (4) 10 hr Day shifts within Monday-Friday scheduling window.

Sign-on bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates .

About New Mexico:

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.

Basic computer skills required.

Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting

Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served
Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient
Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
Is a patient advocate.
Other duties as assigned.

Less than one year of experience in physical therapy.

New graduates are encouraged to…