PT - Physical Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more

Onboarding Made Easy

In-house clinical team support

401k Retirement Plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking a Physical Therapist in Santa Fe, NM. This full-time role involves assessing and treating patients with neuromusculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory issues. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, administering treatments, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Required qualifications include a degree in Physical Therapy, New Mexico licensure, and BLS certification. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and a 401k Retirement Plan with match.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure required.
• BLS certification from AHA is mandatory.
• Experience demonstrating accountability and strong skills in assessment, evaluation, decision-making, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders prior to evaluation.
• Evaluate each patient prior to administering treatments.
• Establish goals and a plan of care in collaboration with patients.
• Administer and direct physical therapy treatments.
• Monitor patient tolerance and maintain contact with the referring physician.
• Assemble and organize home programs for patients.
• Direct and oversee PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Maintain records of all patient treatments.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Assessment skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist (PT) position focuses on assessing and treating neuromusculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems through physical or mechanical means to maintain or restore function impaired by injury or disease. The PT will handle pain management and promote mobility and health as prescribed by the referring physician. This role includes developing, implementing, and monitoring a plan of care for each individual served and collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team throughout the treatment process.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders prior to evaluation.
• Evaluate each patient prior to administering treatments, including thorough reading of the patient's chart and history.
• Establish goals and a plan of care in collaboration with patients and healthcare workers.
• Administer and direct physical therapy treatments and modalities.
• Monitor patient tolerance and maintain contact with the referring physician regarding progress.
• Assemble and organize home programs for patients, providing training and demonstrations as necessary.
• Direct and oversee PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants during treatments.
• Maintain records of all patient treatments and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must possess a Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure required.
• BLS certification from AHA is mandatory.
• Experience demonstrating accountability and strong skills in assessment, evaluation, decision-making, and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a shift from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM, five days a week.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505