Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
• Maintains required core competencies
• Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
• Accurately interprets referrals resulting in a proper and complete assessment of the patient
• Gathers and interprets various data elements from the medical record, other care providers, from patient and family resulting in an effective plan of care (POC)
• Proactively communicates with other physical therapists when the presentation of the patient exceeds one’s skill, knowledge, or understanding of the patient’s condition
• Implements POC that attains expected clinical outcomes
• Understands the parameters of patient’s condition each visit and adjusts behaviors accordingly
• Completes all documentation thoroughly and charges accurately the same day treatment is rendered
• Develops in conjunction with the patient and family a set of realistic, reasonable goals with associated time frames and frequencies

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Certificate, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an approved and accredited program by the American Physical Therapy Associate.
• Experience: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English-additional languages preferred.Strong written and verbal skills.Basic computer knowledge.Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Licensure: Is current or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy. Current American Heart – Basic Life Support (BLS) card.