Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Rust Medical Center

Location : 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Compensation : Minimum Offer $37.29, Maximum Offer $56.92 Type of Opportunity : PRN Work Shift : Days (United States of America) Job Exempt : No Summary : As a Physical Therapist and movement expert, you will improve patient quality of life through hands‑on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Our inpatient rehabilitation teams are collaborative and patient‑focused. You will work 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 (a 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 Responsibilities Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy regarding what and how work is to be 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 ensures 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 Responsibilities 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 18yrs old and older. Float to adult units if needed if pediatric patient census fluctuates. Evaluates and treats pediatric patients from birth to 18yrs 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. NM License of Physical Therapy required. BLS required at time of hire. Employee Wellness Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. #J-18808-Ljbffr