What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist / PT position at Lovelace Regional Hospital?
Overview
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Physical Therapist in Roswell, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace Regional Hospital includes 24/7 emergency services, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgical and birthing services for Roswell and the surrounding community.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical therapy assessment procedures utilizing techniques consistent with the patient’s diagnosis. Develop individualized treatment plan based on evaluation findings.
- Provide detailed and concise documentation of evaluation, treatment, interim reports, and discharge evaluations within departmental timelines. Provide all necessary documentation required for on-going patient care.
- Participate in mentoring and training of clinical support staff, new professional staff, and students/volunteers in the aspects of patient care.
- Participate in the development and implementation of departmental performance improvement
- Participate in the development and implementation of clinical program development.
- Responsible for completing basic physical therapy competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies.
- Meet productivity expectations for level of care and FTE status.
- Utilize support staff and resources as per general guidance of departmental guidelines.
- Take ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.
- Communicate and listen effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understand instructions and share knowledge.
- Cooperate and interact with supervisors, peers, other departments and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to “service”.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
- Current Licensure or licensure eligible in Physical Therapy in State of NM
- CPR certified
Preferred Job Requirements
- Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- One (1) year related experience
