Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Location 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM Compensation Minimum Offer: $37.29 per hour Maximum Offer: $56.92 per hour Summary As a Physical Therapist and movement expert, you'll have the opportunity to improve patient quality of life through hands‑on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Our inpatient rehabilitation teams are collaborative and patient‑focused. You'll work together with Physical Therapy Assistants to treat patients of all ages and abilities. Sign‑on bonus and relocation are available for qualified candidates. Growth & Learning Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities. Staff safety program (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. EPIC electronic charting system. Position Details Type of opportunity: Full time Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.00 Job exempt: No Work shift: Weekend schedule (Friday–Sunday) 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, including interpretation of data. Basic computer skills required. 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 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. 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. Other duties as assigned. Pediatric Physical Therapist duties: Evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents for various health conditions; address motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, gait, etc.; interview children and family members, using physical examination to diagnose movement disorder. Ability to evaluate and treat patients aged 18 years and older; float to adult units if needed if pediatric patient census fluctuates. Evaluate and treat pediatric patients from birth to 18 years old regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders at inpatient and inpatient emergency department settings. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. New Mexico Physical Therapy License required or New Mexico Physical Therapy provisional/temporary license accepted. Less than one year of experience in physical therapy; new graduates are encouraged to apply. Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred. BLS required at time of hire. 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 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 14,000 employees—including more than 1,600 providers— and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and commercial health plans. Benefits 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. We’re all about well‑being, starting with yours. 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