PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT INPATIENT

Dynamic inpatient, acute care opportunity at New Mexico’s only Level 1 trauma center and the state’s premier teaching hospital. This is a rotating position within the hospital for all adult progressive care units. Coverage on adult ICUs and pediatric services determined by experience and in house training. You will work with a group of highly skilled therapists, nursing and medical teams. Educational opportunities abound. Experience preferred however, new grads are welcome and, if selected, will be supported with a strong mentorship program.Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsCompensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Rehabilitation ServicesFTE: 1.00Full TimeShift: RotatingPosition 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 groupsDetailed responsibilities:* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols* 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 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 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* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable* POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programsQualificationsEducation:Essential:* Associate Degree - Physical Therapist AssistantEducation specialization:Essential:* Related DisciplineExperience:Essential:No minimum experience requiredNonessential:Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* NM Physical Therapy Assistant Lic; Permanent w/in 3 monthsNonessential:* Physical Therapy Assistant Lic by NM PT BoardPhysical 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:Essential:* Med Haz: Dirt, dust, fumes, odors, bad weather, noise * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredSign-On Bonus AvailableRelocation Assistance AvailableDepartment: Clinical Care