Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers grew Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, offering a wide range of healthcare services to serve a diverse population of patients from northern New Mexico.

As the Physical Therapist, you'll evaluate patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.

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. 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.

Requirements

• BLS required at time of hire
• Physical Therapist: Less than one year experience in physical therapy
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred

Benefits

• Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable alarm 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
• 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

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.