Physical Therapist
Albuquerque, NM 
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Posted 17 days ago
Job Description
Overview

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital is looking for the full-time Physical Therapist to join our growing Outpatient Therapy Clinic in Santo Domingo, NM.


Santo Domingo Health Center

85 W. Hwy 22

Santo Domingo, NM 87052

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This job is located at one of Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital's outpatient clinics. The Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions such as stroke, brain injury and musculoskeletal disorders. The only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital's Outpatient Therapy Department is comprised of six interdisciplinary clinic sites throughout the greater Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide 1:1 hour long treatment sessions and offer a variety of specialty services and programs. At Lovelace, you have the opportunity to work with varied diagnoses such as brain injuries, spinal cord injury, stroke rehabilitation, orthopedics, etc. Across all stages of diagnosis and recovery.

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive patient-focused program tailored to the unique needs of each individual. We Provide patient-centered outpatient rehabilitation services, partnering with patients, families and caregivers to make sure patients achieve their best functional outcome and return to an improved quality of life and health.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits and growth opportunities.

We hope you will consider joining our team!


Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Perform comprehensive evaluations of varied diagnoses to design and establish individualized therapeutic treatment plans
  • Provision of dedicated treatment interventions with revision of treatment program, as appropriate
  • Participation in therapeutic team framework with utilization and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
  • Completion of documentation in a timely manner while adhering to all applicable policies and procedures
  • Responsible for organizing and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to individuals with developmental, physical, cognitive and/or emotional impairments, disabilities and/or handicaps to assist in reaching optimal function within their physical limitations.
  • Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
  • Master's Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy desired
  • No directly related experience; One (1) year related experience preferred
  • Current Licensure or licensure eligible in Physical Therapy in State of NM; CPR
  • New Graduates will be considered
  • Ability to communicate effectively and finish tasks in a timely manner
  • Ability to follow oral and written instruction and established procedures

Why Lovelace?

  • Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work, 2018-2019, 2022
  • CARF -Accredited in six programs
  • MedBridge subscription for free annual CEU's
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Medical benefits and PTO allotment for Part Time and Full Time staff

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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