PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT INPATIENT

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Albuquerque (NM); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Zusammenfassung

University of New Mexico Hospitals in Albuquerque seeks a Dynamic inpatient physical therapy assistant for adult progressive care units. The rotating role covers adult ICUs and pediatric services, with mentorship support for new grads.

Compensation includes sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The department is Rehabilitation Services; the position offers rotation, weekends and weekdays as appropriate, with opportunities for professional growth in a premier teaching hospital.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree required.
• Related Discipline required.

Aufgaben

• 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 - Seek opportunities to improve patient safety by questioning current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at 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 participate in their own care by asking questions
• 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
• PATIENT EDUCATION - Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of equipment
• 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/Patient Centered Specialty Practice
• POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs

Ausbildung

Associate Degree

Related Discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Dynamic inpatient, acute care opportunity at New Mexico’s only Level 1 trauma center and the state’s premier teaching hospital. This is a rotating position within the hospital for all adult progressive care units. Coverage on adult ICUs and pediatric services determined by experience and in house training. You will work with a group of highly skilled therapists, nursing and medical teams. Educational opportunities abound. Experience preferred however, new grads are welcome and, if selected, will be supported with a strong mentorship program.

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

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

Minimum Offer

$ 26.22/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 39.33/hr.

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: Rehabilitation Services

FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Rotating

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

Education specialization:

Essential:

• Related Discipline

Experience

Essential: No minimum experience required

Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

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

Department: Clinical Care