PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT -

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - SANDOVAL REGIONAL

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Sign‑On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer: $ x.xx/hr. Maximum Offer: $ x.xx/hr. Compensation Disclaimer: Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Rehab Services - SRMC

FTE: 1.00

Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary Performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed Responsibilities PATIENT SAFETY 1 – Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols RECORDS – Develop and maintain administrative records, reports, and statistics as required DEVELOPMENT – Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops PATIENT SAFETY 2 – Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 – Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 – Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 – Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" PATIENT CARE – Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures PATIENT CARE – Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist PATIENT EDUCATION – Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices EQUIPMENT – Obtain and return required equipment EQUIPMENT – Maintain and care for equipment and supplies PATIENT CENTERED MED – Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable POLICY & PROCEDURE – Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs Qualifications Education Associate Degree (Essential) Education Specialization Related Discipline (Essential) Experience No minimum experience required (Essential) Bilingual English/Spanish Credentials CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days (Essential) NM Physical Therapy Assistant License; Permanent within 3 months (Essential) Nonessential Credentials Physical Therapy Assistant License by NM PT Board Physical Conditions Heavy Work: Exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, or 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects or people. Physical demands are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working Conditions Med Haz: Dirt, dust, fumes, odors, bad weather, noise Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr UNM Hospital