Inpatient Physical Therapist - Downtown

Physical Therapist

As a Physical Therapist and movement expert, you'll have the opportunity to improve patient quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Our inpatient rehabilitation teams are collaborative and patient-focused. You'll work together with Physical Therapy Assistants to treat patients of all ages and abilities.

Job Description

• 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.
• For Pediatric Physical Therapist, the following also apply:
  • Evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents for various health conditions, addressing motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, gait, etc.
  • Interviewing children and family members, using physical examination to diagnose movement disorder.
  • Ability to evaluate and treat patients from 18 years old and older.
  • Float to adult units if needed if pediatric patient census fluctuates.
  • Evaluates and treats pediatric patients from birth to 18 years old regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.
  • Settings include inpatient and inpatient emergency department.

Requirements

• 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

• Sign-on bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates.
• 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.

Community Overview

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.

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.