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Physical Therapist
2 months ago
Position: Outpatient PT - Wound Care
Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available
Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials
Join our team of exceptional therapists providing inpatient and outpatient WOUND CARE at New Mexico’s only Level 1 trauma center and the state’s premier teaching hospital. Opportunity to rotate through other inpatient acute care services exists. As a member of the P.T. wound care team you will work closely with our orthopedic, podiatry, plastics, emergency and general surgery teams. Educational opportunities abound. Many of our therapists also teach in the UNM Physical Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy educational programs. C.W.S., or other wound care certification preferred, however, new grads and experienced therapists new to wound care are welcome. If selected, you will be supported by a strong mentorship program.
Position Summary:
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.
Detailed responsibilities:
- 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
- UPERVISION - 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"
Qualifications / Education:
Essential:
Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
Related Discipline
Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience
Credentials:
Essential:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License
Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
Position: Inpatient PT:
Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available
Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials
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.
Position Summary:
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.
Detailed responsibilities:
- PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
- DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
- 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
- CONSULTATION - Consult with medical staff on patient care
- PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
- 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
- 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"
- SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order supplies and equipment
- 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
- 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
- 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
- INSURANCE - Complete insurance documentation as required
- CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
Qualifications / Education:
Essential:
Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
Related Discipline
Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience
Credentials:
Essential:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License
Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
Company DescriptionUniversity of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is home to the best and brightest health care providers in our great state.
As the only academic health center in New Mexico, we care for patients with the most complex health needs in the Southwestâ regardless of a family's ability to pay.
We are the primary teaching hospital for UNM School of Medicine, which means your care team is on the cutting edge of medical research, technology, clinical trials and specialty patient careCompany DescriptionUniversity of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is home to the best and brightest health care providers in our great state.\r
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As the only academic health center in New Mexico, we care for patients with the most complex health needs in the Southwestâ regardless of a family's ability to pay.\r
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We are the primary teaching hospital for UNM School of Medicine, which means your care team is on the cutting edge of medical research, technology, clinical trials and specialty patient care
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