PHYSICAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT -

About the Role

The PT Wound Care service at UNMH provides both inpatient and outpatient advanced wound care, focusing on advanced dressing selection, conservative sharp debridement, wound vacs, and management of highly complex wounds. This includes common wounds like arterial, venous, and diabetic ulcers, as well as complex traumatic and post-surgical wounds. The team works closely with plastic surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, OB/GYN, and other medical services. Additionally, the service is embedded within the plastic surgery burn clinic to comanage patients with burns. As the only Level 1 trauma hospital in the state, the patient population is highly diverse, with patients coming from across New Mexico.

Mentorship is provided for new graduates or individuals without wound care experience.

Shift Differentials

• 17% for Weekday Nights
• 26% for Weekend Nights
• 15% for Weekend Days

Compensation is based on experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine treatment goals and outline therapy delivery based on assessed needs.
• Plan and implement therapy programs using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricity.
• Apply evaluation methodologies to assess functional ability.
• Consult with medical staff on patient care.
• Educate patients on the use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures.
• Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimens and home/personal safety.
• Adapt therapy techniques to meet individual patient needs.
• Conduct training for medical, nursing, and ancillary personnel in therapy techniques and objectives.
• Provide clinical direction through mentoring and planning staff in-service training.
• Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate.
• Document all patient care activities and process patient billing.
• Assess home environments for modifications and make recommendations to maximize daily living activities.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Complete insurance documentation as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital employees.
• Enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs, literature, in-services, meetings, and workshops.
• Follow and promote patient safety policies, identify and report safety risks, and encourage patient participation in their care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
• 1 year of directly related experience (Bilingual in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is nonessential but preferred).
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days of hire.
• New Mexico Physical Therapist License or Temporary License.

Physical Conditions

• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects or people.
• Working Conditions: Moderate exposure to chemicals, dangerous equipment, or materials.
• Tuberculosis testing completed upon hire and as required.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Relocation Assistance Available