Physical Therapist - FT

Three Crosses Regional Hospital•Las Cruces, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. As an advanced independent healthcare organization, we are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and being the first choice for patients and providers in our communities. We are looking for team members who will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Meet all Employee Health Requirements.
Current Physical Therapy license, registration, and/or certification as per state regulations.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provides high quality patient care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and policies in a safe environment.
Reviews patients’ medical history, referrals and physician notes from the patient charts or other medical records.
Establishes a plan of care to improve patients’ functions and movement.
Provides treatment in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.
Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and revises plan of care as indicated.
Administers treatment programs for patients including therapeutic exercises and activities, and application of physical modalities (heat, cold, light).
Evaluates and records patient’s progress, modifies plan of care, and discusses with physical therapy assistants an established plan of care and treatment procedures.
Educates patients and their families on the recovery process and trains families/caregivers on how to perform patient care.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating and studying therapy histories.
Documents patient care services promptly on medical charts.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, ambulatory functional activities, and activities of daily living.
Determines appropriate assistive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
Maintains production objectives by noting current trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures, and programs for the clinical setting and patient populations served.
Plans and makes appropriate discharge plans.
Assesses the risk for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
Utilizes appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Participates and contributes to quality improvement processes.
Makes effective use of patient schedule and time by achieving efficiency standards (e.g., visits per day and evaluations).
Identifies assigned rotation/floor needs.
Contributes to the development and updating of files and other pertinent resource material.
Collects data required to complete research projects, clinical outcomes studies, and/or department quality improvement projects in compliance with Three Crosses and Joint Commission standards.
Serves as a clinical resource for other healthcare professionals.
Provides in-service education to staff for the department and other hospital staff.
Attends staff meetings as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.