Physical Therapist Per Diem

Overview Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Las Cruces, New Mexico Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization. Join a Team Committed to Restoring Lives At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are more than a hospital - we are a community of caregivers driven by purpose, compassion, and a shared mission to help patients regain independence after life-changing illness or injury. Located in Las Cruces, NM, our hospital offers state-of-the-art therapy, personalized care plans, and an interdisciplinary team approach that delivers exceptional outcomes. Whether you’re a clinician, therapist, or healthcare leader, you'll find a rewarding career here where your work truly makes a difference. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Qualifications Required Skills Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required. Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Responsibilities Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ernest Health, Inc.