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Physical Therapist

UNM Hospitals

Location:
United States , Albuquerque

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

51.59 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Dynamic outpatient position at New Mexico’s only Level 1 trauma center and the state’s only teaching hospital. The successful applicant will provide services at our main outpatient rehabilitation department with an orthopaedic and primary care focus. As a member of the UNMH outpatient team, you will be part of a rehab department composed of highly trained and specialty certified O.T.s and P.T.s. You will also work with P.T.A.s to optimally meet the needs of our clients. Educational opportunities abound. Many of our therapists also teach in the UNM Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy educational programs. We also support a strong student internship program. New graduates welcome.

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
THERAPY - 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
EVALUATION - Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability
CONSULTATION - Consult with medical staff on patient care
EDUCATION - Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures
INSTRUCTION - Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen
instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environments
THERAPY - Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs
TRAINING - 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
SUPERVISION - Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated
delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate
DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activities
process patient billing
MODIFICATIONS - Assess home environment for modifications
make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activities
SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order supplies and equipment
INSURANCE - Complete insurance documentation as required
CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - 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"

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:

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
Educational opportunities
Many therapists also teach in the UNM Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy educational programs
Strong student internship program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Physical Therapist

UNM Hospitals

Location:United States , Albuquerque

Category:Health and Beauty

Contract Type:Not provided