Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 33,434 - 51,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to apply a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders. The position is full-time with daytime shifts and offers benefits such as sign-on and relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness.

The role requires an active NM PTA license and BLS at hire, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Requires NM License as Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the patient lifespan.
• Oversees a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet patients' physical and psychosocial needs.
• Promotes patient and caregiver self-determination by optimizing resources.
• Coordinates care with multiple disciplines involved in patient care.
• Coordinates discharge goals with initial evaluation and care episodes.
• Acts as patient advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long-term and community-based care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Location

2400 Unser BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation

Minimum Offer $24.27, Maximum Offer $37.07

Summary

Presbyterian is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant. As a Physical Therapists Assistant (PTA) you will be under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and apply a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.

Job Details

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

Benefits

Sign on and relocation benefits available to qualified candidates!

• 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

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Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapist Assistant NM License
• 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
• BLS Required at time of Hire

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 organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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