Physical Therapy Specialist
The Physical Therapy Specialist provides comprehensive physical therapy services including patient assessment, individualized treatment planning, and discharge coordination. This role also involves supervising therapy assistants and students, contributing to program development, and participating in performance improvement activities to ensure high-quality patient care within the healthcare system.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Full‑Time Physical Therapy Specialist based in Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico. This role provides direct physical therapy services to inpatients and outpatients, including evaluation, individualized treatment planning, implementation, documentation, discharge planning, and participation in quality and performance improvement activities.
Estimated salary: $56,299 per year (estimated).
Employment type: Full Time
Schedule: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day
What you’ll do
- Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of patients’ physical and cognitive status for inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and patient/family participation.
- Provide hands-on therapy and use appropriate modalities/equipment as indicated.
- Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in patient care conferences, family meetings, in‑services, and multidisciplinary team communication.
- Provide patient and family education and complete timely discharge planning.
- Supervise and coordinate Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students, Licensed PTAs, rehab technicians, and volunteers as assigned.
- Assist with department operations including orientation of new staff, scheduling, and maintaining productivity standards.
- Support performance improvement initiatives and program development.
- Make community referrals and identify educational opportunities for patients, staff, and community as appropriate.
- Maintain professional relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
Qualifications
- Required degree: Bachelor's, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state where the role is based (or eligible for licensure). Applicants must meet state licensing requirements for New Mexico (or hold multistate licensure where applicable).
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
- Experience: Entry‑level candidates considered; prior clinical experience is a plus.
- Ability to adapt assessment and treatment to meet age‑specific, developmental, cultural, and individual needs.
- Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with common PT modalities and equipment.
Why join
- Work with a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare environment focused on patient outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to supervise and mentor students and other rehab staff.
- Professional growth through training, education, and participation in performance improvement projects.
Location & legal notes
Location: Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico, US.
This posting is for a position with a Confidential Client operating in the Healthcare & Nursing industry.
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