UNM Hospital
PHYSICAL THERAPIST PER DIEM
– UNM Hospital, NM
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 our main outpatient rehabilitation department with an orthopaedic and primary care focus. As a member of the UNM outpatient team, you will be part of a rehab department composed of highly trained and specialty certified O.T.s and P.T.s. You will also work with P.T.A.s to optimally meet the needs of our clients. 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.
Compensation : $51.59/hr (minimum). Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.
Department: Rehabilitation Outpatient – 1025 FTE: 0.05 – PRN – 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
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.
Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability.
Consult with medical staff on patient care.
Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures.
Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen; instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environments.
Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs.
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.
Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate.
Document all patient care activities; process patient billing.
Assess home environment for modifications; make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activities.
Order supplies and equipment.
Complete insurance documentation as required.
Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital employees.
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. Proactively improve patient safety by questioning 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”.
Qualifications Education
Essential: Bachelor’s Degree.
Education Specialization
Essential: Related Discipline.
Experience
Essential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience (Non‑essential).
Additional: 0–2 years of direct experience (not specified as essential).
Credentials
Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuer within 30 days.
Essential: NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License.
Physical Conditions Heavy Work: Exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25–50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working Conditions
Med Haz: Moderate exposure to chemicals/dangerous equipment/materials.
Satisfy Per Diem program requirements within department.
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required.
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– UNM Hospital, NM
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 our main outpatient rehabilitation department with an orthopaedic and primary care focus. As a member of the UNM outpatient team, you will be part of a rehab department composed of highly trained and specialty certified O.T.s and P.T.s. You will also work with P.T.A.s to optimally meet the needs of our clients. 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.
Compensation : $51.59/hr (minimum). Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.
Department: Rehabilitation Outpatient – 1025 FTE: 0.05 – PRN – 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
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.
Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability.
Consult with medical staff on patient care.
Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures.
Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen; instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environments.
Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs.
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.
Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate.
Document all patient care activities; process patient billing.
Assess home environment for modifications; make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activities.
Order supplies and equipment.
Complete insurance documentation as required.
Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital employees.
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. Proactively improve patient safety by questioning 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”.
Qualifications Education
Essential: Bachelor’s Degree.
Education Specialization
Essential: Related Discipline.
Experience
Essential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience (Non‑essential).
Additional: 0–2 years of direct experience (not specified as essential).
Credentials
Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuer within 30 days.
Essential: NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License.
Physical Conditions Heavy Work: Exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25–50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working Conditions
Med Haz: Moderate exposure to chemicals/dangerous equipment/materials.
Satisfy Per Diem program requirements within department.
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UNM Hospital by 2x. Get notified about new Physical Therapist jobs in Albuquerque, NM.
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