PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT -

Position Summary Organize and deliver medically‑prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Ensure adherence to hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Detailed Responsibilities Therapy: Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs; plan therapy program involving physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricity. Evaluation: Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability. Consultation: Consult with medical staff on patient care. Education: Educate patient on use of specialised equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures. Instruction: Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical‑therapy regimen and educate patients on home and personal safety in various environments. Therapy: Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs. Training: Conduct training for medical, nursing and ancillary personnel in therapy techniques and objectives; provide clinical direction through mentoring, planning and implementing staff in‑service training. Supervision: Supervise and instruct physical‑therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient‑treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate. Documentation: Document all patient‑care activities; process patient billing. Modifications: Assess home environment for modifications; make recommendations on modifications needed to maximise daily living activities. Supplies & Equipment: Order supplies and equipment. Insurance: Complete insurance documentation as required. Customer Relations: Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital employees. Development: Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programmes, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops. Patient Safety 1: Follow patient‑safety–related policies, procedures and protocols. Patient Safety 2: Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve 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 treatments or situations that they do not understand or may “not seem right”. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. Specialisation (essential): Related discipline. Experience (essential): New Mexico Physical Therapist License or Temporary License. CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days. Bilingual (non‑essential): English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni or Navajo one year directly related experience. Physical Conditions: Heavy work: Exerting 50–100 lbs occasionally; 25–50 lbs frequently; 10–20 lbs constantly to move objects or people. Medical hazards: moderate exposure to chemicals/dangerous equipment/materials. Tuberculosis testing required upon hire. Compensation and Shift Base hourly rate $40.04–$56.28. Shift differentials: 17% for weekday nights, 26% for weekend nights, 15% for weekend day shift. Sign‑on bonus available. Relocation assistance available. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNM Hospital