Physical Therapist

Quick Facts

• Role: Physical Therapist (Orthopedic Clinic)

• Focus: Direct patient care and management of patient plans of care

Description

The Physical Therapist provides compassionate, patient-focused rehabilitation services and adheres to organizational ethics, compliance, and regulatory standards. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement while serving as a professional role model for therapists and clinical interns.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate NM values (teamwork, patients first, integrity, excellence) in daily work and interactions

• Provide friendly, professional patient/customer communication and timely updates

• Manage service recovery by addressing problems or breakdowns when they occur

• Maintain primary responsibility for the patient plan of care through timely collaboration with treating PT/ PTA teams

• Perform evaluations and select appropriate treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; conduct re-evaluations per department guidelines and adjust the plan accordingly

• Assume responsibility for patient management from initial contact through discharge for functional progress, safety, and treatment outcome

• Adhere to department policy for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; document all notes in the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Complete daily notes reflecting patient response, performance, assessment, and discharge needs to support continuity of care and reimbursement

• Provide educational materials and methods appropriate to patient understanding and motivation

• Participate in committees, department processes, and special projects

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with the healthcare team; participate in internal/external marketing as expected

• Use respectful communication, accept coaching/feedback, and make timely changes based on chart audits and feedback

• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within timelines (e.g., coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests)

• Contribute to departmental education efforts (in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI)

• Participate in student clinical/observation programs (clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host)

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, and protection for unexpected life events (see benefits page for details)

• Benefits eligibility determined by employment classification

• Sign-on bonus eligibility rules apply if included in the posting