Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Rust Medical Center

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $37.29 - 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. Benefits Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities. Staff safety: 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 through the EPIC electronic charting system. Wellness program: free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. 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. Is a patient advocate. Other duties as assigned. (Pediatric Physical Therapist) 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 from 18 years old and older. Float to adult units if needed if pediatric patient census fluctuates. Evaluates and treats 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. Settings include inpatient and inpatient emergency department. Qualifications Less than one year of experience in physical therapy. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Bachelor's degree required. Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred. New Mexico License of Physical Therapy required. BLS required at time of hire. 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