Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking for staff

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for outpatient services in Rio Rancho, NM. The clinician will manage a daily caseload of approximately 11 patients in a community-based hospital setting with teaching elements.

The role emphasizes orthopedic, neurological, and rehabilitative care, with duties including assessments, discharge planning, and home exercise programs. Strong communication within an interdisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• COVID vaccination required.
• First-timers accepted with acute inpatient experience.
• Experience treating adults and geriatrics.
• Skills in cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neurology, sports medicine, and outpatient clinic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient physical therapy with a daily caseload of ~11 patients.
• No weekend coverage required.
• Treat orthopedic, neurological, and rehabilitative conditions.
• Assess, evaluate, discharge patients and create home exercise programs.
• Perform AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, and gait training.

Skills

Outpatient PT

Geriatrics

Neurology

Cardiopulmonary

Gait Training

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Specialty: Outpatient PT

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day 5x8

Hours per Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience required

License: New Mexico license may be pending at submission

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have:

• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completion of exemption form signed by a provider for medical exemptions.
• First-timers accepted with acute inpatient experience.
• Experience in treating adults and geriatrics.
• Skills in cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neurology, sports medicine, and outpatient clinic settings.

Description:This position requires a physical therapist to provide outpatient therapy services.The clinician will manage a daily caseload of approximately 11 patients.There is no weekend coverage required.The practice will focus on patients with a range of conditions including orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, and rehabilitative care.Candidates should possess skills in assessment, evaluation, discharge processes, and the creation of home exercise programs.Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in techniques such as AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, and gait training.The facility supports both patients post-surgery and individuals with chronic conditions.Clincial responsibilities will also include patient family education, pain assessment, and monitoring vital signs.The ideal candidate is someone who can effectively communicate and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.Certain skills required include working with assistive devices, managing low back pain, and rehabilitation following strokes or brain injuries.The facility is a community-based hospital featuring a teaching environment.Total staffed beds include a designated number for ICU.Free parking is available for staff.This position presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to work in a supportive and engaging outpatient environment.