Pediatric Physical Therapist
Socorro, NM
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist

Location: Clovis, New Mexico
Employment Type: Clinical - Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Evaluate and treat patients using a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.
• Work may include inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based care, and home health care settings.
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.
• Coordinate and communicate with various disciplines involved in patient care.
• Promote patient and caregiver self-determination to achieve the highest level of independence.
• Serve as a patient advocate.

Pediatric Physical Therapist Additional Duties

• Evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents for motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, gait, and other movement disorders.
• Interview children and family members and perform physical examinations to diagnose movement disorders.
• Ability to treat patients 18 years and older; may float to adult units if pediatric census fluctuates.
• Settings include inpatient and inpatient emergency department.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, including experience within the last year
• At least 13 weeks of total travel experience as a Physical Therapist
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross