Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Summary:

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned .

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
• Maintains required core competencies.
• Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
• Accurately interprets referrals resulting in a proper and complete assessment of the patient.
• Gathers and interprets various data elements from the medical record, other care providers, from patient and family resulting in an effective plan of care (POC).
• Proactively communicates with other physical therapists when the presentation of the patient exceeds one’s skill, knowledge, or understanding of the patient’s condition.
• Implements POC that attains expected clinical outcomes.
• Understands the parameters of patient’s condition each visit and adjusts behaviors accordingly.
• Completes all documentation thoroughly and charges accurately the same day treatment is rendered.
• Develops in conjunction with the patient and family a set of realistic, reasonable goals with associated time frames and frequencies.

Requirements:

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Certificate, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an approved and accredited program by the American Physical Therapy Associate.

Experience

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English-additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned. 

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Licensure: Is current or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy. 
• Current American Heart – Basic Life Support (BLS) card. 

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed