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Overview

Rehab Services at UNM Hospital leads a pivotal role in the rehabilitation, health maintenance, and wellness of patients by treating a wide variety of health conditions. We are seeking kind, generous, empathetic individuals who want to join a top team that is valued and makes a significant impact in a patient’s recovery. Are you ready for a fulfilling and rewarding experience? Then apply at UNMH today!

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Culture

  • At UNMH, you’ll find a world-class care environment that will bring out the best in you. Here, we treat everyone with respect. We listen to our patients, anticipate their needs and make everyone feel welcome.
  • Since we work at a teaching hospital, we keep our skills fresh, learn from mistakes, are thorough and accurate, and open to change. We’re also able to think about the big picture without losing sight of the smallest detail.
  • Working together, we collaborate and encourage each other, but can also work with autonomy. We share ideas, welcome feedback, and value the diversity of our teams.
  • While you build your career with UNMH, we’ll help you excel with ample training and learning opportunities. After all, you’re helping care for people throughout our community, our state, and our region.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Rehab Services team member at UNMH? Check out the traits
we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Compassionate
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Focused
  • Quick-thinking
  • Positive
  • Team player

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Employee Quote

UNMH offers so many resources. Nurses, doctors, techs, they all want to teach you something. It's the right place for me — Chrissy

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After graduating in Exercise Science from UNM, I knew I wanted to continue learning and growing by working with these dedicated therapists who are so kind to patients. — Elizabeth

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It’s intense here, for sure. But it’s so rewarding. The population that UNMH serves is where I like to work, people that wouldn’t necessarily get care elsewhere. — Emjae

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Some of the technology we have here, only a handful of hospitals in the country have it. And we're taking it two or three steps further than anywhere else. — Nick

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As therapists and staff we have a good camaraderie. We share ideas about therapeutic techniques and collaborate to help our patients. — Aurin

Benefits of Employment

  • Medical, Dental (Free for full-time) Vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA

  • 5.5% UNMH contribution after 1 year

  • 56 hours Educational leave; CME allowance

  • Holidays and Sick Days

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • Relocation Reimbursement

  • Nursing Mother Rooms, Cafeteria

  • Close to Public Transportation, Restaurants, and Entertainment

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Responsibilities

Job ID
5165
Category
Clinical Care
Department
Rehab Services - SRMC
Location
Rio Rancho, NM
Date posted
02/26/2024
Pay Rate
$25.44 - $34.90 Hourly

Department: Rehab Services - SRMC

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups

Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* RECORDS - Develop and maintain administrative records, reports, and statistics as required
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* 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"
* PATIENT CARE - Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures
* PATIENT CARE - Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist
* PATIENT EDUCATION - Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices
* EQUIPMENT - Obtain and return required equipment
* EQUIPMENT - Maintain and care for equipment and supplies
* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
* POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs

Qualifications


Education:
Essential:
* Associate Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience required

Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Spanish

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* NM Physical Therapy Assistant Lic; Permanent w/in 3 months
Nonessential:
* Physical Therapy Assistant Lic by NM PT Board

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: Dirt, dust, fumes, odors, bad weather, noise

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