Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: NM REHAB INC
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Relocation and Housing assistance available! We are searching
for energetic and enthusiastic licensed Physical Therapists and
Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team in southeast NM -
The Land of Enchantment! We have 3 outpatient clinics (Alamogordo,
Artesia, and Carlsbad, NM) and welcome new graduates as well as
licensed PT's and PTA's, with good clinical and customer service
skills a must. Our emphasis is on mentoring, continuing education,
cutting-edge technology, primary care programs, and quality
professional care that exceed our patient's expectations. New
Mexico offers beautiful and diverse geographical wonders, mild
climate, year 'round outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, hiking,
biking, camping, exploring). If you are interested in joining a
great team of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
and experiencing tremendous quality of life, please contact us
immediately.
- Physical Therapist Owned Organization
- Primarily Outpatient Orthopedic
- Over 20 Therapist on Staff/Many with Specialty
Certifications
- Competitive Salary
- Tax Free Student Loan Repayment ($5250/yr) Unlimited for the
life of your loan
- Personalized Mentoring Program for New Grads
- Professional Stipend and Paid Time Off for CEU's
- In-house X-ray Conferences with Local Ortho Doctors
- In-House Seminars with Nationally Known Presenters
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short Term and Long Term
Disability Insurance
- 401K option with 25% Employer contribution
- Wellness Gym Membership/Reimbursement
- Family Oriented Work EnvironmentJob SummaryResponsible for
assessing, planning, organizing, and administering
rehabilitativeprograms that improve mobility and daily functional
activities, relieve pain,increase strength, and improve or correct
disabling conditions resulting fromdisease or injury in accordance
with New Mexico Practice Act guidelines.General
AccountabilitiesPerforms initial exams, evaluating data to identify
problems and determine adiagnosis prior to intervention. (PT
only)Plans, prepares, executes, and supervises individually
designed programs oftreatment to restore, improve and maintain
physical functioning, alleviate pain, orprevent physical
dysfunction in patients and aid in adjustment to
disability.Provides quality care to all patients as appropriate for
patient pathology.Schedules patients efficiently to meet Clinic
productivity goals.Utilizes functional activities with proper
coding and documentation to maximizepatient benefit.Manages active
patients to ensure attendance and compliance with
treatmentplan.Completes all required daily notes during treatment
and other documentationtimely.Identifies and documents goals,
anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.Supervises
supportive personnel in accordance with regulations.Evaluates
functional outcomes at various stages and adjusts treatments
toachieve maximum benefit.Prepares individualized home exercise
programs and instructs patients andfamilies.Confers with patients,
medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to
plan,implement, or assess intervention programs.Complies with
Clinic policies and procedures and other regulatory
standards;Executes practices as appropriate.Complies with
professional, ethical, and legal standards.Ensures patient service
and quality standards are met including patientinteraction and
cleanliness of facilities.Ensures professionalism standards of the
facilities and staff are met andmaintains professional image of the
facilities.Participates in plans for continuous quality improvement
regarding patient care,staff development and facility
advancement.Complies with Clinic programs for functional outcomes
and patient satisfaction.Performs other related duties as assigned
or requested.Will follow written protocol/procedures for tasks.
Will maintain up to dateprotocol/procedure for tasks.Job
QualificationsMinimum Education: Graduate of Accredited Physical
Therapy Program.Preferred Education: Doctorate of Science Degree in
Physical Therapy.Minimum Experience: NonePreferred Experience: At
least two years practicing in an outpatient setting.Minimum Field
of Expertise: NonePreferred Field of Expertise: Specialized
physical therapy techniques and theirutilization to restore,
improve and maintain functioning, alleviate pain, or
preventphysical dysfunction in patients.Certification: Current New
Mexico Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant state
license in goodstanding.Clear appropriate Background Check and
ability to pass initial and ongoing drugscreenings.Demonstrates
knowledge of anatomy, physiology, etiology, course, prognosis,and
manifestations of a wide variety of disease processes.Ability to
establish a clinical impression and patient problem list for
patients with awide variety of injury or disease processes with
appropriateindications/contraindications for treatment.Ability to
design, implement and execute an appropriate treatment plan.Ability
to perform a wide variety of treatment techniques, consistently
andaccurately.Ability to effectively and appropriately document
patient care activities accordingto clinic requirements.Ability to
supervise support staff.Ability to communicate effectively (written
and verbal).CompetenciesAdaptability - Adapts to changes in the
work environment; Manages competingdemands; Changes approach or
method to best fit the situation; Able to deal withchange, delays,
or unexpected events.Communication - Speaks clearly and
persuasively; Listens and gets clarificationwhen necessary;
Responds informatively to questions. Writes clearly andconcisely;
Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents
dataeffectively; Able to read and interpret written
information.Computer Skills - Skilled with computers, takes
advantage of new technology,learns tools quickly, uses technology
to enhance job performance.Cost Consciousness - Works within
approved budget; Develops andimplements cost saving measures;
Conserves clinic resources.Customer Service - Focuses on the
patient. Goes beyond basic serviceexpectations and pursues
solutions until the patient is satisfied.Dependability - Meets
deadlines; Works independently; Accountable; Maintainsfocus;
Punctual; Good attendance record.Initiative - Takes action, seeks
new opportunities, strives to see projects tocompletion.Managing
People - Includes staff in planning and decision-making
processes;Makes self accessible to staff; Provides regular
feedback; Developssubordinates' skills and encourages growth; Seeks
to improve processes,products and services.Planning/Organizing -
Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;Plans
for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers
andanalyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses
reason.Productivity - Manages workload and works efficiently.
Respects and achievesClinic goals and objectives.Professionalism -
Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner;
Maintainscomposure and reacts well under pressure; Treats others
with respect andconsideration; Accepts responsibility for own
actions; Follows through oncommitments; Maintains professional
appearance (uniforms); Keeps a flexibleattitude; Arrives to work
promptly and is prepared to help patients/clients/coworkers by
start time.Quality - Strives to eliminate errors; Accurate work is
a priority; Seeksopportunities to improve services.Safety and
Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
Reportspotentially unsafe and/or abusive conditions. Uses good body
mechanics. Usesequipment and materials properly.Teaching/Training -
Clearly explains concepts; Varies presentation style tosatisfy
different learning needs.Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and
commitment within team to achievegoals. Encourages team unity
through sharing information or expertise, workingtogether to solve
problems, and putting team success first.Technical Skills -
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursuesdevelopmental
opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and
skills;Shares expertise with others.Physical DemandsFrequently
required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach
withhands and arms.Frequently required to talk or hear.Specific
vision abilities required for this job include: close vision,
distance vision,ability to adjust or focus.Frequently cleans and
maintains equipment.Frequently required to lift, pull, push and
place patients on treatment equipment.Frequently required to sit,
walk or stand.Frequently required to stoop, kneel or
crouch.Occasionally required to lift and/or move greater than 50
pounds with assistance.Work EnvironmentExposure to moving
mechanical parts.The noise level in the work environment usually is
moderate.Compensation details: 82000-100000 Yearly
SalaryPI223bba69f877-31181-33118103
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