Physical Therapist

APTA New Mexico; Carlsbad (NM); Hybrid; USD 58.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance (6 months rent free

Mentoring with founder

Paid continuing education

PTO and holidays

401K with employer contribution

Wellness gym membership/reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Carlsbad Physical Therapy in southern New Mexico is hiring a licensed physical therapist. Whether a new graduate or experienced practitioner, join our team for hands-on mentoring with our founder and owner and access paid continuing education opportunities.

We offer relocation and housing assistance, including six months of free rent, and best-in-class technology to support patient care. Competitive pay starts at $42-$48/hour, with a lifestyle in a town surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program; Doctorate preferred.
• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology and rehabilitation principles.

Aufgaben

• Assess, plan, and administer rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Conduct initial exams, identify problems, and determine diagnoses.
• Develop and supervise individualized treatment plans for outpatient care.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain timely notes and codes.
• Educate patients and families and prepare home exercise programs.

Ausbildung

Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Doctorate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Join our energetic, supportive team of physical therapists here in beautiful southern New Mexico. Whether you are a recent graduate or a licensed professional, we want to meet you! At our clinic, we go beyond the basics - offering hands-on mentoring with our founder and owner, paid continuing education opportunities, and the latest in cutting-edge technology to help you grow in your career while delivering exceptional care that consistently exceeds patients' expectations. We also offer relocation and housing assistance - including 6 months of free rent when you join our team! Our location offers a stunning backdrop of diverse landscapes, a mild climate, and year round adventures such as biking, hiking, camping, skiing, and more. You can check out what our clinicians have to say about life in our town by watching the testimonial below and can also guide yourself through a virtual tour of our clinic!

Ready to take your next step into your PT career? Discover why New Mexico isn't just a place to work - it's a place to thrive. Competitive pay starting at $42-$48/hour.

Carlsbad Clinician Testimonials

Carlsbad Physical Therapy Virtual 360 Tour

• Physical Therapist Owned Organization
• Primarily Outpatient Orthopedic
• Over 20 Therapist on Staff/Many with Specialty Certifications
• Competitive Salary
• Tax Free Student Loan Repayment ($5250 each year you are a member of our team) Unlimited for the life of your loan
• Personalized Mentoring Program for New Grads
• Professional Stipend and Paid Time Off for CEU's
• Relocation and housing assistance - up to 6 month free rent
• In-house X-ray Conferences with Local Ortho Doctors
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K option with 25% Employer contribution
• Wellness Gym Membership/Reimbursement

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and administering rehabilitative programs that improve mobility and daily functional activities, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury in accordance with New Mexico Practice Act guidelines.

General Accountabilities

• Performs initial exams, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plans, prepares, executes, and supervises individually designed programs of treatment to restore, improve and maintain physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients and aid in adjustment to disability.
• Provides quality care to all patients as appropriate for patient pathology.
• Schedules patients efficiently to meet Clinic productivity goals.
• Utilizes functional activities with proper coding and documentation to maximize patient benefit.
• Manages active patients to ensure attendance and compliance with treatment plan.
• Completes all required daily notes during treatment and other documentation timely.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with regulations.
• Evaluates functional outcomes at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Prepares individualized home exercise programs and instructs patients and families.
• Confers with patients, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess intervention programs.
• Complies with Clinic policies and procedures and other regulatory standards; Executes practices as appropriate.
• Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Ensures patient service and quality standards are met including patient interaction and cleanliness of facilities.
• Ensures professionalism standards of the facilities and staff are met and maintains professional image of the facilities.
• Participates in plans for continuous quality improvement regarding patient care, staff development and facility advancement.
• Complies with Clinic programs for functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Will follow written protocol/procedures for tasks. Will maintain up to date protocol/procedure for tasks.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Preferred Education: Doctorate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Minimum Experience: None
• Preferred Experience: At least two years practicing in an outpatient setting.
• Minimum Field of Expertise: None
• Preferred Field of Expertise: Specialized physical therapy techniques and their utilization to restore, improve and maintain functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Certification: Current New Mexico Physical Therapist state license in good standing.
• Clear appropriate Background Check and ability to pass initial and ongoing drug screenings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy, physiology, etiology, course, prognosis, and manifestations of a wide variety of disease processes.
• Ability to establish a clinical impression and patient problem list for patients with a wide variety of injury or disease processes with appropriate indications/contraindications for treatment.
• Ability to design, implement and execute an appropriate treatment plan.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of treatment techniques, consistently and accurately.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately document patient care activities according to clinic requirements.
• Ability to supervise support staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
• Frequently cleans and maintains equipment.
• Frequently required to lift, pull, push and place patients on treatment equipment.
• Frequently required to sit, walk or stand.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move greater than 50 pounds with assistance.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate.