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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Rust Medical Center

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States, 87144

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Pay Range $37.29/hr - $63.47/hr

Location 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, United States of America

Summary Are you passionate about helping people regain independence, mobility, and confidence in their daily lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our growing team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ journeys to recovery. New graduates and experienced Physical Therapists encouraged to apply!

Benefits and Opportunities

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

Staff Safety wearable badge for quick help calls

Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity PRN shift with days schedule.

Responsibilities Physical Therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands‑on care, patient education and prescribed movement. In the acute‑care rehabilitation department, clinicians treat a variety of patients and work with a multidisciplinary team. Key duties include:

Evaluating and treating patients with a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.

Developing and implementing comprehensive rehabilitation programs that meet physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.

Coordinating and communicating with other disciplines or services involved in patient care.

Promoting patient/caregiver self‑determination and optimizing resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.

Coordinating discharge goals established at initial evaluation and throughout episode of care.

Acting as a patient advocate and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.

New Mexico license of Physical Therapy required.

Basic computer skills required.

Basic understanding of rules and regulations of the specific setting.

BLS certification required at time of hire.

Well‑Being and Culture Presbyterian employees have access to wellness programs, including free on‑site gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources, and more.

Legal Statement AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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