Physical Therapy Aide-Long Term Care (DOH/NMBHI#13015)

Salary

• $17.00 - $25.49 Hourly
• $35,350 - $53,024 Annually

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why Does the Job Exist?

Incumbent will assist with in providing the highest level of therapeutic care possible to improve and maintain functional and physical ability of hospital-wide residents/patients under therapist supervision.

How Does It Get Done?

Incumbent will assists with the performance of the mundane and repetitive aspects of the specialized therapeutic care plan.

Who Are the Customers?

Patients/Residents/Clients

Ideal Candidate

• Experience providing therapy sessions
• Experience working in a rehabilitation environment
• Experience working in a hospital setting
• Experience monitoring progress and entering that data

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License
• Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate

Safety Sensitivity

This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Criminal Records Background Check

Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage
• Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required
• Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.

Unit

Outpatient Restorative Services (OPRS)

Shift

08:00-05:00

Supplemental Information

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.