About this position
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Rehab Services - SRMC
FTE: 1.00
Full Time Shift: Days 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
- CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
- NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License
- Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
- Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
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Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Clinical Care University of New Mexico - HospitalsLocation and commute
Santa Fe, NM .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3048241656.