PHYSICAL THERAPIST PER DIEM

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist Per Diem to deliver essential physical therapy services and ensure adherence to hospital policies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree, relevant experience, and a valid NM Physical Therapist License, with added qualifications preferred. Enjoy competitive hourly pay and a sign-on bonus in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline required.
• Must have NM Physical Therapist License.
• 1 year of directly related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver medically-prescribed physical therapy.
• Evaluate patients to determine treatment goals.
• Consult with medical staff on patient care.

Skills

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Related Discipline

Job description

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Minimum Offer

$ 51.59/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 51.59/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: 0.05

Part Time

Shift: Rotating

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:

• 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
• CONSULTATION - Consult with medical staff on patient care
• 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
• 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
• 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
• SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order supplies and equipment
• INSURANCE - Complete insurance documentation as required
• CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• 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"
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Essential:

Education specialization:

• Related Discipline
  
  

Experience:

Essential:

Nonessential:

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
• Satisfy Per Diem program requirements within dept
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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