Physical Therapist - Albuquerque, NM

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of New Mexico.
• CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Pay

• $84,442 - $126,664 annual total cash target pay.
• $48.72 - $73.08 hourly rate.
• $40.60 - $60.90 per visit point.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.