Physical Therapist
Santa Fe, New Mexico
CHRISTUS STV Admin Services Building 2968 Rodeo Park Drive

PT - Therapy

Employment Type: Travel, Full Time Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Setting: Outpatient Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM (listed under Days/Shift) Work Schedule: 10 AM - 7 PM, 8-hour shift Dress Code: Khaki and white polo

Summary

Provides physical therapy services to referred patients, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation, follow-up, and discharge planning. Actively assists with department operations, program development, and Performance Improvement activities. Assists with supervising and coordinating Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs, and supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with patient and family participation, including measurable goals.
• Completes documentation per policy, including initial evaluations, daily and weekly progress notes as required, and discharge summaries.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-services, and departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
• Counsels patients, families, and other involved individuals on evaluation, care, and treatment; initiates and completes discharge planning.
• Assists with orientation of new staff, patient scheduling for quality coverage, and appropriate staff supervision.
• Maintains awareness of community agencies to make referrals and identify educational and research opportunities.
• Adapts assessment and treatment methods to each patient's physical, psychological, cultural, and developmental needs.
• Builds professional relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in New Mexico
• Physical Therapist with 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Bachelor's, Master's, or entry-level doctoral degree in physical therapy