Physical Therapist-PRMC
About The Position
Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- Physical Therapist: Less than one year experience in physical therapy.
- Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy Preferred
Responsibilities
- This position requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy, including what work is to be performed, how it is carried out, and why it is done, with responsibilities that include interpretation of clinical data.
- Candidates must have basic computer skills and a foundational understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific care setting.
- The role involves evaluating and treating patients using a wide range of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders, while demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
- The physical therapist oversees and ensures a comprehensive rehabilitation program that supports the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well‑being, and promotes patient and caregiver self‑determination by optimizing outside resources to achieve the highest level of independence.
- This position coordinates and communicates with various disciplines involved in patient care and aligns efforts toward discharge goals established at the initial evaluation and throughout the episode of care.
- The physical therapist serves as a patient advocate and performs other duties as assigned.
- Care settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long‑term care, community‑based care, and home health.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
