Outpatient Physical Therapist - All OP Locations

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 outpatient 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

• Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.
• Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, including interpretation of data.
• 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 episode of care.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 and relocation available for qualified candidates.
• 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.
• 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

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.

Maximum offer for this position is up to USD $51.41/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.