Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Rust Medical Center

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $37.29, Maximum Offer $56.92 Summary Are you passionate about helping people regain independence, mobility, and confidence in their daily lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our growing team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ journeys to recovery. New graduates and experienced Physical Therapists encouraged to apply! How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. 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 EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity PRNFTE: 0.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Responsibilities Physical Therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands‑on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Our Physical therapist work as a team with physical therapy assistants to treat people of all ages and abilities. In this position with Presbyterian’s Acute care rehabilitation department, clinicians have the opportunity to treat a variety of patients and work with a group of therapists that have a range in specialties. The Acute care rehabilitation team is collaborative and patient‑focused. We place a strong emphasis on providing orientation and mentorship in order to ensure the well‑being and success of our new team members. Join a team committed to improving the health of our communities! Additional Job Duties 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. 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. Is a patient advocate. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications New graduates are encouraged to apply. Bachelor’s degree required. Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred. NM License of Physical Therapy required. 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 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. 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. Our Commitment We’re Determined to Support New Mexico’s Well‑Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Presbyterian Healthcare Services