PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Edgewood
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!Receive 17%
weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift
differentials!Dynamic outpatient position at New Mexico's only
Level 1 trauma center and the state's only teaching hospital. The
successful applicant will provide services at the CMDC with an
orthopedic and primary care focus. As a member of the UNMH
outpatient team, you will be part of a rehab department composed of
highly trained and specialty certified P.T.s. Educational
opportunities abound. Many of our therapists also teach in the UNM
Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy educational programs.
We also support a strong student internship program. New graduates
welcome.Department: Rehabilitation Outpatient 1025FTE: 0.75Full
TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Organize and deliver
medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and
prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body
part. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and
procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric,
Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.Detailed
responsibilities:* THERAPY - Evaluate patient to determine
treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed
needs; plan therapy program involving physical means to include
exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricity*
EVALUATION - Apply methodology for evaluation of functional
ability* CONSULTATION - Consult with medical staff on patient care*
EDUCATION - Educate patient in use of specialized equipment,
posture control, and therapeutic procedures* INSTRUCTION - Instruct
caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen; instruct
patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various
environments* THERAPY - Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient
needs* TRAINING - Conduct training for medical, nursing and
ancillary personnel in therapy techniques and objectives; provide
clinical direction through mentoring, planning and implementing
staff in-service training* SUPERVISION - Supervise and instruct
Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate
patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as
appropriate* DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activities;
process patient billing* MODIFICATIONS - Assess home environment
for modifications; make recommendations on modifications needed to
maximize daily living activities* SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order
supplies and equipment* INSURANCE - Complete insurance
documentation as required* CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and
maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with
patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees* DEVELOPMENT
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation
in educational programs, reading current literature, attending
in-services, meetings and workshops* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow
patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols* PATIENT
SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by
seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning
of current policies and processes* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and
report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may
put a patient at undue risk* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or
actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses
in a timely manner* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to
actively participate in their own care by asking questions and
reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may
"not seem right"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* Bachelor's
DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:* Related
DisciplineExperience:Essential:Nonessential:Bilingual English,
Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
1 year directly related experienceCredentials:Essential:* CPR for
Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* NM Physical
Therapist License or Temporary LicensePhysical Conditions:Heavy
Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to
50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force
constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements
are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working
conditions:Essential:* Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous
equip/materialsDepartment: Clinical Care
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT, Healthcare , Edgewood, New Mexico
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