Physical Therapist; PT or Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our professional team.

MECA Therapies is the largest pediatric rehabilitation provider in the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to strive every day towards ensuring that our families and their children have access to the highest quality of care in the communities we serve.

The Physical Therapist provides services to include evaluation and treatment to individuals of all ages based on diagnosed conditions. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments within home and community settings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy or other previously approved degree level.
• Licensure from The NM Physical Therapy Licensing Board

• Physical Therapy Assistant:
  Associate’s Degree
• Licensure from the NM Physical Therapy Licensing Board

• Knowledge and experience in the field of Physical Therapy
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
• Proficient organizational and record keeping skills
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
• Ability to train clients, family members, and professionals
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality

The PT will be assigned a weekly caseload from the respective program director for each program they serve by.

• Carrying a caseload of 27 clients per week, equating to 1252 direct therapy visits per year or part time equivalent.
• Adjustments to caseloads are made in collaboration with the respective program director(s).
• Adjustments to caseloads/clinic hours are made in collaboration with the respective program director(s);
• Caseload adjustments in regard to clients and direct clients contact hours may be adjusted in accordance with the following:
  • Providing Supervision for students or other therapists
  • Completion of additional evaluations

The PT will achieve the expected 90% productivity performance goal set by MECA Management.

• Productivity will be directly tied to completion of notes, outreach activities, and other duties as assigned.