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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.
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
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
Consult with medical staff on patient care
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
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
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
Order supplies and equipment
Complete insurance documentation as required
Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns
Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
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
Relocation Assistance
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials