Physical Therapist-PRN-SF

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department

Differentials for night/weekend shifts

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Physical Therapist in Santa Fe, NM. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with a variety of physical and developmental disorders, overseeing comprehensive rehabilitation programs, and advocating for patients throughout their care.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, with a preference for Doctorate degrees and less than one year of experience in the field. The position offers potential for career development and various compensation differentials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served.
• Experience: Less than one year experience in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients regarding therapeutic interventions.
• Oversees and ensures a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
• Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines involved in patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy principles

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to coordinate care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Job description

Location Address:

4801 Beckner Road Santa Fe, NM 87507

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $37.29; Maximum Offer $56.92

Summary:

Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• 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

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Evaluates and 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 and home health care

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy Preferred
• Experience: Physical Therapist: Less than one year experience in physical therapy.
• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy Preferred

EEO Statement:

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

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 organizational needs.