Full-Time PT — Rehab & Mobility Expert (Weekend Shifts)

Advanced-Health-Care-6; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Advanced-Health-Care-6 seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist in Albuquerque, NM to restore mobility and improve function for residents in a long-term care setting. You will evaluate, treat, and monitor progress through personalized plans, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure continuity of care.

The role focuses on compassionate, resident-centered care, education for residents and families, and thorough documentation in line with regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in New Mexico.
• Experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred.
• Clinical experience in long term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with residents, families, and team.
• Commitment to resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Residents' physical abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs through comprehensive assessments.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to address impairments, maximize functional independence, and promote safe mobility.
• Provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions to residents, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes and achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with team members, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
• Educate residents and their families on exercise programs, safety techniques, and home exercise regimens to support ongoing rehabilitation and prevent re-injury.
• Document all physical therapy services provided, including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in resident care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training sessions to share expertise, contribute to care planning, and stay informed about best practices in rehabilitation.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Skills

State licensure

LPT experience

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Job description

Advanced-Health-Care-6 seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist in Albuquerque, NM to restore mobility and improve function for residents in a long-term care setting. You will evaluate, treat, and monitor progress through personalized plans, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure continuity of care.

The role focuses on compassionate, resident-centered care, education for residents and families, and thorough documentation in line with regulations and facility policies.