Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Southern

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Physical Therapist position at Presbyterian Southern Clinic focuses on transforming patient outcomes through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Physical Therapists work collaboratively with physical therapy assistants to treat patients of all ages and abilities within Presbyterian’s Outpatient rehabilitation department. The department emphasizes a collaborative and patient-focused approach, providing orientation and mentorship to new team members. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system founded in New Mexico in 1908. It operates nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group, serving over 580,000 members statewide. As the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees, Presbyterian is committed to improving the health of New Mexico communities and has a long history of service in the state.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NM License of Physical Therapy required.
• BLS required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Physical Therapy Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, develops plans and goals, and implements treatment programs for improvement of physical or developmental dysfunction and independence in activities of daily living.
• Continuously reassesses treatment plans and goals.
• Educates and instructs regarding home programs and preventive measures as appropriate to patient, family, and others.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patient, family, physician, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservices and other meetings as required.
• Participates on special project teams and other related duties as assigned and requested

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees