Floating between departments and or local locations within 20 miles is required.

Job Summary: 
Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders. 

Essential Duties: 
-Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done; this level includes interpretation of data. 
-Basic computer skills required. 
-Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting. 
-Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders. 
-Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served. 
-Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient. 
-Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence. 
-Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. 
-Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care. 
-Is a patient advocate. 
-Other duties as assigned. 
-Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care and home health care. 

Pediatric Physical Therapist: The following also apply: 
-Evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents for various health conditions. Addressing motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, gait, etc. 
-Interviewing children and family members, using physical examination to diagnose movement disorder. 
-Ability to evaluate and treat patient from 18yrs old and older. 
-Float to adult units if needed if pediatric patient census fluctuates. 
-Evaluates and treats pediatric patients from birth to 18yrs old, regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders. 
-Settings include inpatient, inpatient emergency department. 
null Required Skills & Experience:
-Must have Inpatient and Outpatient Experience.
-Must have at least one year of Peds PT experience if working in Peds.
-Must be a team player, flexible, and accustomed to fast-paced environment.
-At least one 13 week previous travel assignment.
-Two (2) years current experience required in specialty.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-EPIC experience; can train on-site.

Pediatric skills preferred not required. New grads considered based on skills and confidence level.

Required Education:
-Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.

Preferred Education:
-Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Must have a New Mexico PT License.
-BLS certification completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
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