Inpatient Physical Therapist - Rust Medical Center

Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Our physical therapists 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, clinicians have the opportunity to treat a variety of patients and work with a group of therapists that have a range of specialties. The outpatient rehabilitation team is collaborative and patient-focused. We place a strong emphasis on providing orientation and mentorship to ensure the well-being and success of our new team members. Join a team committed to improving the health of our communities!

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 ensures 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 the episode of care.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based care, and home health care.

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

• 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.

Community Overview

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.