Physical Therapist

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 26, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: - -Physical Therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education and prescribed movement. Our Physical therapist work as a -team with physical therapy assistants to treat people of all ages and abilities. -This position with Presbyterian's Outpatient rehabilitation department gives clinicians the opportunity to treat a variety of patients and the ability to work with a group of therapist that have a range in specialties. The Outpatient rehabilitation team is collaborative and patient-focused. We place a strong emphasis on providing orientation and mentorship in order to ensure the well-being and success of our new team members. - - -Join a team committed to improving the health of our communities! -Have more questions about this opportunity? Text a recruiter at (505) 560-1367. - - -Position: Physical TherapistType of Opportunity: Per Required Need / PRNFTE: 0.001000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days - - Interested in learning more?: Text 505.388.0350 or schedule directly with me by clicking ! - Qualifications: -Other information:Experience: *Physical Therapist: Less than one year experience in physical therapy. Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy. Doctorate of Physical Therapy Preferred - Education:Essential:* Bachelor Degree -Education specialization:Essential:* Physical Therapy - Credentials:Essential:* Physical Therapist Responsibilities: Physical Therapist *Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.*Basic computer skills required.*Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting*Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders. *Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served*Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient*Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.*Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. *Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care. *Is a patient advocate.*Other duties as assigned.*Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care and home health care. Benefits: We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. - -About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. -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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