Physical Therapist

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• Provide Physical Therapy services to inpatients and outpatients, including assessment, individualized treatment plan development, implementation, follow-up, and discharge planning.
• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations considering patient diagnosis, age, and cognitive/physical needs.
• Develop and implement measurable goals and methods for patient treatment, involving patient and family as appropriate.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation, including initial evaluations, daily/weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in patient care conferences, family meetings, in-services, and departmental/interdepartmental meetings.
• Counsel and educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding care, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Assist in supervising and coordinating Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student and volunteer programs.
• Supervise Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers as needed.
• Support clinical aspects of the department, including new associate orientation, patient scheduling, and staff supervision.
• Demonstrate adherence to CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and departmental productivity initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of and refer to community resources as appropriate.
• Engage in self, departmental, and community educational and research opportunities.
• Adapt patient care approaches to meet age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs of diverse patient populations.
• Foster positive relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current New Mexico (and/or Texas) Physical Therapist licensure.
• Current BLS certification (AHA required).
• Completion of pre-employment and annual health screenings.
• Ability to use all modalities/equipment as outlined by regulatory bodies.

Work Schedule & Details:

• Full-time, 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Friday–Tuesday rotation.
• Weekend shifts required; no on-call duties.
• May float to Inpatient Rehab/Acute as needed.
• Uniform top provided.