Physical Therapist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of $40,000

Employee wellness program

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Clovis, NM, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and provide therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation. This full-time position offers a $40,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates committing to a three-year employment agreement.

As part of a collaborative team, you will restore function and improve the quality of life for patients in various care settings. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; a Doctorate is preferred. A comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Less than one year experience in physical therapy.
• Ability to evaluate and treat patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Restore function, independence, and quality of life for patients.
• Coordinate with various disciplines involved in patient care.
• Evaluate patients and apply therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy principles

Basic computer skills

Understanding of patient care regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Location Address: 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdClovis, NM 88101-9412

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $39.15 Maximum Offer $59.77

Summary

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and deliver a broad range of therapeutic interventions focused on rehabilitating physical and developmental disorders.

Growth and Learning Opportunities

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist on our team, you'll play a key role in restoring function, independence, and quality of life for patients across a wide range of care settings. This role is hands on, collaborative, and deeply impactful - ideal for someone who thrives on clinical problem solving and meaningful patient connection.

• 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 insures 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.
• Is a patient advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care and home health care.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist: Less than one year experience in physical therapy.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Sign-On Incentive: This position offers a $40,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates who commit to a three-year employment agreement. Bonus payout terms apply.

Benefits

Presbyterian employees have 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.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

EEO Statement

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.

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.