Job Description

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Southern at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:

Physical Therapists in outpatient settings provide hands-on care and patient education to improve mobility and quality of life for individuals of all ages. They evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to promote patient independence. This role emphasizes continuous learning, mentorship, and adherence to safety and quality standards within a healthcare environment.

Overview:

 

Physical Therapists 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 committed to improving the health of our communities!

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001000
Work Schedule: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday

 

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline 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

 

 

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Responsibilities:

Evaluates patients, develops plans and goals, and implements treatment programs for improvement of physical or developmental dysfunction and independence in activities of daily living.

Continuously reassesses treatment plans and goals.

Educates and instructs regarding home programs and preventive measures as appropriate to patient, family, and others.

Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department in a timely manner.

Communicates with patient, family, physician, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Participates in educational programs and inservices and other meetings as required. Participates on special project teams and other related duties as assigned and requested Qualifications:

• Less than one year of experience in physical therapy.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Preferred.
• NM License of Physical Therapy required.
• BLS required at time of hire.

Benefits:

 

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

 

  About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $56.92/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Keywords:

physical therapy, patient care, outpatient rehabilitation, movement expert, treatment plans, patient education, physical therapist assistant, healthcare, rehabilitation, mentorship

Job Tags

Internship, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,

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