Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week contract in Santa Fe, NM. The role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and planning discharges. Candidates must hold NM licensure and a current BLS certification.

The position requires no prior experience beyond the licensure prerequisites and may involve coordination with students and support staff to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist Licensure (New Mexico) required.
• BLS certification via AHA required.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to referred patients, including assessment and treatment plan development with follow-up and discharge planning.
• Assist with coordination of patient care and education for patients and families.
• Participate in departmental meetings and program operations to support service delivery.

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Master/Entry-level DPT)

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Therapy

Specialty: N/A

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: No experience required.

License: Current Physical Therapist Licensure (New Mexico) required.

Certifications: BLS certification via AHA required.

Must-Have: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university.

Description:Provides physical therapy services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development, and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning.Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development and operations.Assists with supervising and coordinating physical therapy student programs.Supervises licensed physical therapy assistants, rehab technicians, and volunteers.Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of physical and cognitive abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs.Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with patient/family participation, with measurable goals and methods to achieve those goals.Adheres consistently to documentation policies regarding initial patient evaluations, daily and weekly progress notes, discharge summaries, and other appropriates notations.Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and departmental meetings.Counsels patients (if appropriate), families, and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care, and treatment.Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training.Assists with coordination and supervision of the student programs, as well as the volunteer program.Assists with clinical aspects such as orientation of new associates and scheduling of patients to ensure quality coverage.Demonstrates adherence to core values.Understands, supports, and participates in performance improvement activities.Complies with and develops efficient ways to maintain departmental productivity standards.Maintains awareness of community agencies for appropriate referrals and to increase knowledge of resources.Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self and department.Participates in research activities as appropriate.Demonstrates competence to perform patient care responsibilities that meet the age-specific and population-specific needs of patients served.Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate the unique needs of each patient.Promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff and referral sources.Performs other related duties as directed.