Physical Therapist Resident - Outpatient - Healthplex

Location 6301 Forest Hills Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $26.21 – Maximum Offer $40.03 Summary Presbyterian is seeking a motivated and patient-centered Physical Therapist Resident to join our outpatient rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for new graduates or early-career clinicians who are eager to advance their skills through structured mentorship while delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population. As a resident, you will participate in a comprehensive clinical education program designed to enhance your competency in evidence-based practice, differential diagnosis, and advanced manual therapy. You’ll treat patients under the guidance of experienced residency faculty while developing the confidence and independence needed to excel as an outpatient clinician. Benefits Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) Malpractice liability insurance Loan forgiveness through the EPIC electronic charting system 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. Professional development – Enhance professional growth and development through participation in The University of New Mexico Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. Activities include didactic lectures, independent study, psychomotor labs, research activities, and teaching psychomotor aspects of Orthopaedic PT to entry-level students on the North UNM campus. Participate in planned and organized patient care mentorship with a qualified PT mentor for 4 hours per week. Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting. 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 ensures 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. Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care. Acts as a patient advocate. Basic computer skills required. Other duties as assigned. Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based care and home health care. Qualifications New Mexico Physical Therapist license required. Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred. Must be enrolled in the UNM Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. BLS required. Less than one year of experience in physical therapy. Work Details Type of Opportunity: Part time

FTE: 0.80

Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America) EEO 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Presbyterian Healthcare Services