UNM Hospital
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UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT OUTPATIENT
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT OUTPATIENT
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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 encouraged.
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.
Detailed Responsibilities
POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs
PATIENT CARE - Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures
PATIENT CARE - Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist
PATIENT EDUCATION - Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices
EQUIPMENT - Obtain and return required equipment
EQUIPMENT - Maintain and care for equipment and supplies
RECORDS - Develop and maintain administrative records, reports, and statistics as required
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - 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"
PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
Qualifications
Education:
Associate Degree
Education specialization:
Related Discipline
Experience:
No minimum experience required
Bilingual:
English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Credentials:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days; NM Physical Therapy Assistant Lic; Permanent within 3 months
Nonessential Credentials:
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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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT OUTPATIENT
role at
UNM Hospital
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 encouraged.
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.
Detailed Responsibilities
POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs
PATIENT CARE - Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures
PATIENT CARE - Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist
PATIENT EDUCATION - Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices
EQUIPMENT - Obtain and return required equipment
EQUIPMENT - Maintain and care for equipment and supplies
RECORDS - Develop and maintain administrative records, reports, and statistics as required
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - 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"
PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
Qualifications
Education:
Associate Degree
Education specialization:
Related Discipline
Experience:
No minimum experience required
Bilingual:
English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Credentials:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days; NM Physical Therapy Assistant Lic; Permanent within 3 months
Nonessential Credentials:
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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