Physical Therapist - Therapy Services - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Assesses and treats neuromusculoskeletal & cardiorespiratory
systems by physical or mechanical means to maintain or restore
function that has been impaired by injury or disease, for pain
management and for promotion of mobility and health as prescribed
by the referring physician. Is responsible for developing,
implementing and monitoring the plan of care for the person served.
Performs and directs administration of all physical therapy
modalities & collaborates throughout the process with the patient
and their family and the interdisciplinary team. Verifies physician
orders prior to evaluation. Completes the evaluation & establishes
goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her
family and other healthcare workers as appropriate. Administers and
directs administration of all Physical Therapy treatment &
modalities. Calls the physician if treatment ordered is not
indicated. Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment
being used for safety, and communicates the evaluation, treatment
procedures and the use of the specific equipment to patient and
family. Applies or supervises appropriate treatments or modalities
such as therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, cryotherapy,
ultrasound, electrical stimulation, continuous passive motion,
paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, balance training
and functional mobility training. Maintains contact with the
referring physician regarding patient progress. Observes treatment
effects & recommends changes to physician if indicated. Directs and
oversees PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants during
physical therapy treatments. Participates with on-the-job training
of rehabilitation personnel. Maintains records of all patient
treatments as required, information must include but is not limited
to, subjective & objective information, assessment and plan for
each treatment given or specific documentation for a specific area
in which the therapy if provided. The Physical Therapist approves
and co-signs every progress note written by a PT/PT Assistant with
temporary licensure. The Physical Therapist completes the discharge
summary and sends them to the referring physician if indicated.
Promotes the team approach to delivery of rehabilitation services,
while serving as a representative in the field of Physical Therapy.
In collaboration with the rehabilitation team, develops and
implements measures for quality assurance and participates in
performance improvement activities. Ensures charges correlate with
treatment session documentation and length of time in therapy.
Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors or Associates Degree in Physical
Therapy. Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses: Current New
Mexico Physical Therapist licensure MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Full
Time
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