Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions to help patients recover strength, mobility, and independence across various care settings. Collaborate with Physical Therapists and interdisciplinary teams to implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs and support discharge planning.
Requirements summary
Requires less than one year of physical therapy experience and foundational knowledge of physical therapy principles. Must be able to interpret patient data under supervision and deliver age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
professional certificatePatient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningTherapeutic InterventionsPatient RecoveryMobility ImprovementClinical Data InterpretationEPIC Electronic ChartingRehabilitation Programming
Summary: Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient recovery through guided therapeutic interventions that improve mobility, function, and quality of life across a variety of care settings. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Type of
Opportunity:
Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job
Exempt:
No
Work
Shift:
Varied
Days and
Hours (United
States of
America)
Responsibilities: As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) on our team, you’ll play a vital, hands-on role in helping patients recover strength, mobility, and independence. This is a highly collaborative and rewarding opportunity to work closely with a Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team, build your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day. Provides patient treatment using a variety of therapeutic interventions to support recovery of physical function and management of developmental conditions. Applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to deliver age-appropriate, effective care. Supports the development and implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation programs addressing physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. Promotes patient and caregiver independence by connecting them with appropriate resources and support services. Collaborates and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary care teams involved in patient treatment. Supports discharge planning by working toward goals established at evaluation and throughout the episode of care. Advocates for patients to ensure access to appropriate care, services, and resources. Provides care across multiple settings, including inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and community-based environments
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Less than one year of physical therapy experience required Demonstrates foundational knowledge of physical therapy principles, including how and why treatments are performed, with ability to interpret patient data under supervision We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. Connect with the Presbyterian Recruiting Team! FIRST, we want to make sure you’re in the right place. To provide you with the most accurate job recommendations and updates, please choose the appropriate
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