Physiatrist-(Weekends)

Physical Therapist
Rehab Suites at Las Estancias - Albuquerque, NM 87121
Position Summary To provide physical therapy services in complies with laws and regulations applicable to this position and act in accordance with PureHealths Corporate Compliance Program. The Physical Therapist is to perform patient care tasks under minimal supervision with advanced skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving and treatment interventions. Evaluate and treats patients, as well as provide direction and supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants as indicated within the Texas licensing Board and American Physical Therapy Association scope of practice.
Provides direct customer care that meets department and professional standards of practice, including patient evaluation and assessment, development of physical therapy care plan, patient treatment, family/caregiver training and discharge planning. May serve as a clinician in both the inpatient and outpatient settings 2. Examines, evaluates, and tests customers with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health and movement-related conditions. Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions to alleviate movement-related impairments, functional limitations and disabilities. Evaluates for, recommends, applies and, as appropriate, prosthetic and supportive devices and equipment, and trains patients in their use 5. Participates in clinical teaching, including the clinical instruction of physical therapy interns/students and other team members. Provides input regarding the educational needs of team members and serves as a resource in meeting those needs. Provides mentoring to others when appropriate and serves as a role model/resource/teacher/mentor to less experienced Physical Therapists 6. Performs all necessary customer care documentation, including assessment, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges for evaluation and treatment. Documentation reflects customer status, progress or change, participation by customers and family in goal setting and delivery of care 7. Discharges customer from treatment when appropriate with adequate discharge planning including equipment procurement and family training, and communicates this appropriately to Recovery Care Coordinator 8. Schedules and maintains assigned customer caseload consistent with department productivity standards. Informs supervisor if problems arise related to the delivery of customer care or caseload volume. Initiates and participates in interdisciplinary care planning to meet the needs of each customer and family, including participation in rounds and customer care conferences, communicating with and teaching other care providers. May contact community agencies as necessary to provide continuity of service between PureHealth and community 10. Identifies needs for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care. Makes recommendations for selection and purchase of specific equipment and supplies. Attends and participates in in-service training Competencies
Advances customers as indicated throughout therapy stay
Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers: customers, physicians, family members and team members
Quality and timely documentation
Quality and timely evaluations
Demonstrate quality supervision of Assistants
PureHealth Culture PureHealth is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. Team member is expected to adhere to facilitys no-smoking policy.
Weekend and holiday shifts will be required.
HIPAA Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of companys HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization 2. Proficient computer and Microsoft Application skills. Proficient in the English language. Good communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills 6. Self-directing with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision 10. Ability to make sound clinical judgment relating to the provision of Rehabilitation services 12. Collaboration with member of the interdisciplinary team in delivery of patient care to maximize functional outcomes. Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Valid Texas PT License

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