Job Description

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.

 

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!

 

Have more questions about this opportunity? Text a recruiter at (505) 560-1367.

 

 

 

Position: Physical Therapist
Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need / PRN
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days

 

 

Interested in learning more?:

Text 505.388.0350 or schedule directly with me by clicking here ! 

Qualifications:

 

Other information:
Experience:
*Physical Therapist: Less than one year experience in physical therapy. Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy Preferred

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor Degree

 

Education specialization:
Essential:
* Physical Therapy

Credentials:
Essential:
* Physical Therapist

Responsibilities:

Physical Therapist
*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.

*Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care and home health care. 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.

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.

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