Program Therapist

University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Tuition remission & dependent edu

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque seeks a Program Therapist to support PM&R's clinical care across multiple sites. You will perform evaluations, consultations, and treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team under physician faculty supervision.

Qualified applicants have a Bachelor's degree; advanced degrees in rehabilitation-related fields are preferred. The role is full-time in a staff, exempt position with monthly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; no prior experience needed.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for experience year-for-year.
• Preferred: rehabilitation-related degree (e.g., athletic training, kinesiology, physical therapy).
• Certification or licensure relevant to assigned duties where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and recommends treatment for acute and chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Performs patient evaluations, assessments, consultations, and treatment for neurologic disorders.
• Collaborates with therapists and staff to ensure compliant patient care.
• Plans and coordinates clinical activities per protocol and regulations.
• Consults with patients and families to develop treatment recommendations.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team with PM&R faculty for clinical planning.
• Maintains timely clinical documentation in EMR per requirements.
• Participates in education and outreach to support program development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Clinical evaluation skills

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in rehabilitation-related discipline

Tools

Cerner

Epic

Job description

Program Therapist

Position Summary

The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), within the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, is seeking a Program Therapist to support clinical care across the Division’s core service lines. Working under the direct guidance of PM&R physician faculty, the Program Therapist will provide clinical evaluation, assessment, consultation, and treatment services to patients across multiple sites, as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

New Mexico carries a disproportionately high burden of disability, driven in large part by conditions (traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, arthritis, etc.) that anchor PM&R’s clinical scope. This position allows existing physician faculty to operate at the top of their license, expands patient access, and supports the long-term sustainability of the Division’s rapidly growing inpatient and outpatient service lines.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts evaluations and recommends treatment for patients with acute and chronic pain and/or musculoskeletal injuries.
• Conducts patient evaluations, assessments, consultations, and treatment for patients with neurologic disorders including but not necessarily limited to brain injury, spinal cord injury, and peripheral nerve injury.
• Collaborates with other therapists and clinical staff to ensure patient care-related activities and issues are handled in a manner consistent with the expectations of PM&R attending physicians.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates clinical activities in accordance with program protocol and applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Consults with individual patients, families, and service providers to develop treatment recommendations, interpret evaluation results, and coordinate the provision of care
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team, receiving guidance, training, and mentoring from PM&R physician faculty in planning and carrying out clinical assignments.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with program, billing, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in educational, training, and outreach activities as needed to support program development.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in rehabilitation-related discipline (e.g., athletic training, kinesiology,exercise science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or a related clinical field).
• Prior clinical experience in physical medicineand rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, and/or pain management settings.
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with musculoskeletal injury and/or chronic pain conditions.
• Relevant certification or licensure (e.g., licensed athletic trainer, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, or equivalent), where applicable to the assigned clinical duties.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary care team in an academic medical center or hospital-based practice.
• Familiarity with electronic health records systems (e.g., Cerner, Epic) and clinical documentation standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with physicians, patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Physical Medicine & Rehab (372A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

10/19/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.