Job Description

Physical Therapist at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:

The Physical Therapist at Presbyterian Espanola Hospital evaluates and treats patients using a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders. They design comprehensive rehabilitation programs to promote patient independence and optimize overall well-being. This role requires knowledge of physical therapy principles across the lifespan and supports patient and caregiver self-determination through resource utilization.

Overview:

 

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, offering a wide range of healthcare services, to serve a diverse population of patients from northern New Mexico.

As the Physical Therapist you'll evaluate patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.

 

Type of Opportunity: Per Diem, As needed
Work Schedule: Days

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable alarm badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

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Qualifications:

• BLS Required at Time of Hire
• Physical Therapist: Less than one year experience in physical therapy
• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy Preferred

Responsibilities:

• Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served

• Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient. Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.

Benefits:

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

 

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

 

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

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $56.92/Hr. 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.

Keywords:

physical therapy, rehabilitation, therapeutic interventions, patient evaluation, developmental disorders, patient independence, healthcare services, BLS certification, EPIC electronic charting, physical therapist

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Internship, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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