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UNM HOSPITALS

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT OUTPATIENT

UNM HOSPITALS, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Dynamic outpatient Physical Therapy position at the Nene and Jamie Koch Comprehensive Movement Disorder Clinic, located at New Mexico’s only Level I Trauma Center and premier teaching hospital. Caseload primarily includes patients with neurological and movement disorders. Join a dynamic and knowledgeable rehabilitation team with opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and professional growth. Neurological experience encourage

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 26.22/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 32.55/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Rehab PT/OT Movement Disorders

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Days

Position Summary: Performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups

Responsibilities

Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs

Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures

Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist

Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices

Obtain and return required equipment

Maintain and care for equipment and supplies

Develop and maintain administrative records, reports, and statistics as required

Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

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'

Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

Education: Essential Associate Degree, Specialization Essential Related Discipline

Experience: Essential No minimum experience required, Nonessential Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials: Essential CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days, NM Physical Therapy Assistant Lic; Permanent w/in 3 months, Nonessential Physical Therapy Assistant Lic by NM PT Board

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: Med Haz: Dirt, dust, fumes, odors, bad weather, noise, Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required.

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