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 andor 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 reportcorrect environmental conditions andor situations that may put a patient at undue risk* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors andor 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" Qualifications Education: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 HealthcareBLS Prov or Prof Rescuers win 30 days* NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary LicensePhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, andor 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, andor 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 chemicalsdangerous equipmaterialsDepartment: Clinical Care