Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Alamogordo Physical Therapy
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Relocation and Housing assistance available! We are searching for
energetic and enthusiastic licensed Physical Therapists and
Physical Therapist Assistants to join our team in southeast NM -
The Land of Enchantment! We have 3 outpatient clinics (Alamogordo,
Artesia, and Carlsbad, NM) and welcome new graduates as well as
licensed PT's and PTA's, with good clinical and customer service
skills a must. Our emphasis is on mentoring, continuing education,
cutting-edge technology, primary care programs, and quality
professional care that exceed our patient's expectations. New
Mexico offers beautiful and diverse geographical wonders, mild
climate, year 'round outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, hiking,
biking, camping, exploring). If you are interested in joining a
great team of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
and experiencing tremendous quality of life, please contact us
immediately.
Job Summary Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and
administering rehabilitative programs that improve mobility and
daily functional activities, relieve pain, increase strength, and
improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or
injury in accordance with New Mexico Practice Act guidelines.
General Accountabilities Performs initial exams, evaluating data to
identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
(PT only) Plans, prepares, executes, and supervises individually
designed programs of treatment to restore, improve and maintain
physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical
dysfunction in patients and aid in adjustment to disability.
Provides quality care to all patients as appropriate for patient
pathology. Schedules patients efficiently to meet Clinic
productivity goals. Utilizes functional activities with proper
coding and documentation to maximize patient benefit. Manages
active patients to ensure attendance and compliance with treatment
plan. Completes all required daily notes during treatment and other
documentation timely. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated
progress, and plans for reevaluation. Supervises supportive
personnel in accordance with regulations. Evaluates functional
outcomes at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve
maximum benefit. Prepares individualized home exercise programs and
instructs patients and families. Confers with patients, medical
practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or
assess intervention programs. Complies with Clinic policies and
procedures and other regulatory standards; Executes practices as
appropriate. Complies with professional, ethical, and legal
standards. Ensures patient service and quality standards are met
including patient interaction and cleanliness of facilities.
Ensures professionalism standards of the facilities and staff are
met and maintains professional image of the facilities.
Participates in plans for continuous quality improvement regarding
patient care, staff development and facility advancement. Complies
with Clinic programs for functional outcomes and patient
satisfaction. Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested. Will follow written protocol/procedures for tasks. Will
maintain up to date protocol/procedure for tasks. Job
Qualifications Minimum Education: Graduate of Accredited Physical
Therapy Program. Preferred Education: Doctorate of Science Degree
in Physical Therapy. Minimum Experience: None Preferred Experience:
At least two years practicing in an outpatient setting. Minimum
Field of Expertise: None Preferred Field of Expertise: Specialized
physical therapy techniques and their utilization to restore,
improve and maintain functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent
physical dysfunction in patients. Certification: Current New Mexico
Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant state license in
good standing. Clear appropriate Background Check and ability to
pass initial and ongoing drug screenings. Demonstrates knowledge of
anatomy, physiology, etiology, course, prognosis, and
manifestations of a wide variety of disease processes. Ability to
establish a clinical impression and patient problem list for
patients with a wide variety of injury or disease processes with
appropriate indications/contraindications for treatment. Ability to
design, implement and execute an appropriate treatment plan.
Ability to perform a wide variety of treatment techniques,
consistently and accurately. Ability to effectively and
appropriately document patient care activities according to clinic
requirements. Ability to supervise support staff. Ability to
communicate effectively (written and verbal). Competencies
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages
competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the
situation; Able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.
Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets
clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to
meet specific needs; Presents data effectively; Able to read and
interpret written information. Computer Skills - Skilled with
computers, takes advantage of new technology, learns tools quickly,
uses technology to enhance job performance. Cost Consciousness -
Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving
measures; Conserves clinic resources. Customer Service - Focuses on
the patient. Goes beyond basic service expectations and pursues
solutions until the patient is satisfied. Dependability - Meets
deadlines; Works independently; Accountable; Maintains focus;
Punctual; Good attendance record. Initiative - Takes action, seeks
new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion. Managing
People - Includes staff in planning and decision-making processes;
Makes self accessible to staff; Provides regular feedback; Develops
subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Seeks to improve
processes, products and services. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes
and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for
additional resources; Sets goals and objectives. Problem Solving -
Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and
analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason. Productivity
- Manages workload and works efficiently. Respects and achieves
Clinic goals and objectives. Professionalism - Approaches others in
a polite and tactful manner; Maintains composure and reacts well
under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration;
Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on
commitments; Maintains professional appearance (uniforms); Keeps a
flexible attitude; Arrives to work promptly and is prepared to help
patients/clients/coworkers by start time. Quality - Strives to
eliminate errors; Accurate work is a priority; Seeks opportunities
to improve services. Safety and Security - Observes safety and
security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe and/or abusive
conditions. Uses good body mechanics. Uses equipment and materials
properly. Teaching/Training - Clearly explains concepts; Varies
presentation style to satisfy different learning needs. Teamwork -
Promotes cooperation and commitment within team to achieve goals.
Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise,
working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues
developmental opportunities; Strives to continuously build
knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Physical
Demands Frequently required to sit, walk, use hands to finger,
handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to
talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required for this job
include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
Frequently cleans and maintains equipment. Frequently required to
lift, pull, push and place patients on treatment equipment.
Frequently required to sit, walk or stand. Frequently required to
stoop, kneel or crouch. Occasionally required to lift and/or move
greater than 50 pounds with assistance. Work Environment Exposure
to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment
usually is moderate. PI186493780
Keywords: Alamogordo Physical Therapy, Las Cruces , Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Alamogordo, New Mexico
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