Physical Therapist Inpatient Job at UNM Hospitals (Albuquerque)

Physical Therapist Inpatient

UNM Hospitals

Location:
United States , Albuquerque

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

40.04 - 62.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Dynamic inpatient, acute care opportunity at New Mexico’s only Level 1 trauma center and the state’s premier teaching hospital. This is a rotating position within the hospital for all adult ICU and progressive care units. As a member of the UNMH physical therapy team, you will be part of a rehab department encompassing both O.T. and P.T. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of adult acute care units and, if desired, may rotate through the Children’s Hospital of N.M. You will work with a group of highly skilled therapists and medical teams. Educational opportunities abound. Many of our therapists also teach in the UNM Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy educational programs. Experience preferred however, new grads are welcome and, if selected, will be supported with a strong mentorship program.

Job Responsibility:

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
Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
Consult with medical staff on patient care
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
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
Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
Order supplies and equipment
Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals
outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs
plan therapy program involving physical means to include exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricity
Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability
Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures
Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen
instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environments
Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs
Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated
delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate
Document all patient care activities
process patient billing
Assess home environment for modifications
make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activities
Complete insurance documentation as required
Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Related Discipline
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License

Nice to have:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
1 year directly related experience

What we offer:

Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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