UNM HOSPITALS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT OUTPATIENT
UNM HOSPITALS, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
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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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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