PHYSICAL THERAPIST -

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to join Rehab Services. The role focuses on organizing and delivering medically prescribed therapy across Neonate to Geriatric patients, aligning with hospital policies and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, planning therapy programs, educating patients and caregivers, and supervising PT students and staff while ensuring accurate documentation and billing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program.
• NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License required.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety policies and protocols.
• Deliver therapy as prescribed to diverse age groups.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy regimens.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Provide clinical direction and mentoring to staff.
• Document patient care activities and billing.

Skills

Multilingual

Education

Physical Therapy Program Graduate

Program Graduate

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Rehab Services - SRMC

FTE: 0.50

Part Time

Shift: Days

Position Summary

Organize and deliver medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• CONSULTATION - Consult with medical staff on patient care
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• TRAINING - Conduct training for medical, nursing and ancillary personnel in therapy techniques and objectives; provide clinical direction through mentoring, planning and implementing staff in-service training
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order supplies and equipment
• THERAPY - Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs; plan therapy program involving physical means to include exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricity
• EVALUATION - Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability
• EDUCATION - Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures
• INSTRUCTION - Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen; instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environments
• THERAPY - Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs
• SUPERVISION - Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate
• DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activities; process patient billing
• MODIFICATIONS - Assess home environment for modifications; make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activities
• INSURANCE - Complete insurance documentation as required
• CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

Education specialization:

• Program Graduate

Essential:

Education specialization:

• Physical Therapy Program Graduate

Experience

Essential:

Nonessential:

No minimum experience required

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License

Physical Conditions

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Essential:

Working conditions:

• Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required