Physical Therapist FT ABQ/Rio Rancho

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement 
• Sign On Bonus

 
Job Summary
Home health physical therapists are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient’s functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice! 

Responsibilities 

• Perform physical and functional patient assessments
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
• Perform Home Safety Evaluations
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Educate patients and family members in home programs, use of the equipment and available resources
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

 
Qualifications

• Active State Physical Therapist License 
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to appropriately supervise others
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.