PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Edgewood
Posted on: April 26, 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 1025 FTE: 0.75 Full
Time Shift: Days Position 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" Qualifications Education:
Essential: * Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential:
* Related Discipline Experience: Essential: Nonessential: Bilingual
English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year
directly related experience Credentials: Essential: * CPR for
Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days * NM Physical
Therapist License or Temporary License Physical 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/materials Department: Clinical Care
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Rio Rancho , PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT, Healthcare , Edgewood, New Mexico
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