Physical Therapist Resident - Outpatient - Healthplex

Location 6301 Forest Hills Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM Compensation Minimum Offer: $26.21 • Maximum Offer: $40.03 Job 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. Professional Growth and Benefits Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities Staff Safety program with wearable badge Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) Malpractice liability insurance Loan forgiveness EPIC electronic charting system Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Position Type Part time, 0.80 FTE, Exempt: No, Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday 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. Participate in the University of New Mexico Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, including didactic lectures, independent study, psychomotor labs, research activities, and teaching psychomotor aspects to entry level students. 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. Evaluate and treat patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan of patients served. Oversee and ensure a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient. Promote patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence. Coordinate and communicate with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. Coordinate efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care. Act 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. 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. EEO & Drug Free Statement AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr