Physiotherapist/ Physiotherapy Resident

Location

6301 Forest Hills Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM

Compensation

Pay Range: Minimum Offer $26.21, Maximum Offer $40.03

Summary

Presbyterian is seeking a motivated and patient-centered Physical Therapist Resident to join our outpatient rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for new graduates or early-career clinicians who are eager to advance their skills through structured mentorship while delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population. As a resident, you will participate in a comprehensive clinical education program designed to enhance your competency in evidence-based practice, differential diagnosis, and advanced manual therapy. You’ll treat patients under the guidance of experienced residency faculty while developing the confidence and independence needed to excel as an outpatient clinician.

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

Job Details

Type of Opportunity: Part time

FTE: 0.80

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done, including data interpretation.

Professional development - enhance growth through participation in the University of New Mexico Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. Activities include didactic lectures, independent study, psychomotor labs, research activities, and aiding peer cohort teaching psychomotor aspects of Orthopaedic PT to entry‑level students on the North UNM campus.

Participate in planned and organized patient care mentorship with a qualified PT mentor for 4 hours per week.

Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting.

Evaluate and treat patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan of patients served.

Oversee and ensure a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well‑being of the patient.

Promote patient/caregiver self‑determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.

Coordinate and communicate with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.

Coordinate efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.

Act as a patient advocate.

Basic computer skills required.

Other duties as assigned.

Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long‑term care, community‑based care and home health care.

Qualifications

New Mexico Physical Therapist license required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred.

Must be enrolled in the UNM Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program.

BLS required.

Less than one year of experience in physical therapy.

Legal Notice

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.

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