$51.59

Per Hour

Position range in Albuquerque MSA $37.81

• $58.

61 Per hour

PHYSICAL THERAPIST PER DIEM

UNM Health

Occupation:

Physical Therapists

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

• 87115
  

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More), Rotating Shift Shift

Posted:

09/16/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

UNM Health

Web Site:

unmhealth.org

Job #: 16881

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

Essential:

• Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:

Essential:

• Related Discipline Schedule
  Full Time
  Job Description
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Opens a new window. Organize and deliver medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

• THERAPY
• Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs; plan therapy program involving physical means to include exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricity

EVALUATION

• Apply methodology for evaluation of functional ability

CONSULTATION

• Consult with medical staff on patient care

EDUCATION

• Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic procedures

INSTRUCTION

• Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen; instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environments
• THERAPY
• Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needs

TRAINING

• Conduct training for medical, nursing and ancillary personnel in therapy techniques and objectives; provide clinical direction through mentoring, planning and implementing staff in-service training

SUPERVISION

• Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate

DOCUMENTATION

• Document all patient care activities; process patient billing

MODIFICATIONS

• Assess home environment for modifications; make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activities

SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

• Order supplies and equipment

INSURANCE

• Complete insurance documentation as required

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees

DEVELOPMENT

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

PATIENT SAFETY 1

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2

• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3

• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4

• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5

• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Additional Information
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Qualifications Education:

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree Education specialization:

Essential:

Related Discipline Experience:

Essential:

Nonessential:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary License Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Med Haz:

Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials

• Satisfy Per Diem program requirements within dept
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required