PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

UNM HOSPITALS; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Hospitals in Rio Rancho, NM, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Rehabilitation Services team at SRMC. The role involves assisting the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations and complex procedures, and delivering prescribed corrective exercise plans to a diverse patient population including neonates and geriatrics.

The position emphasizes patient safety, records management, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Related discipline is acceptable.
• No minimum experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Develop and maintain administrative records, reports, and statistics as required.
• Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and procedures.
• Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment as determined by the Physical Therapist.
• Instruct patients on segments of the program and proper use of equipment.
• Obtain and return required equipment and maintain supplies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant

Related Discipline

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: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days

Position Summary: Performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks. 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
• RECORDS - Develop and maintain administrative records, reports, and statistics as required
• 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
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• 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"
• PATIENT CARE - Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist
• PATIENT EDUCATION - Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices
• EQUIPMENT - Obtain and return required equipment
• EQUIPMENT - Maintain and care for equipment and supplies
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
• POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• Associate Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant

Education specialization:

Essential:

• Related Discipline

Experience:

Essential:

• No minimum experience required

Nonessential:

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• NM Physical Therapy Assistant Lic; Permanent w/in 3 months

Nonessential:

• Physical Therapy Assistant Lic by NM PT Board

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.

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Med Haz: Dirt, dust, fumes, odors, bad weather, noise
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

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Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available