Posting Details
This position will be located in our Meadows Long Term Care Division.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position is responsible for the supervision of therapeutic services for clients referred by a physician and those residents that reside at Meadows and New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.
How does it get done?
Supervises Patient Assistants, rehabilitative support staff to include training, treatment and procedures, implementation of the care plans and work reviews. Administers evaluations, specialized treatments and discharges. Assigns work to therapists and aides. Supervises services rendered to ensure program/client goals are met according to physician orders. Assures the therapy department is providing quality services and is in compliance with all established standards of care. Instructs students and other personnel in the required duties to provide optimal performance during student clinical affiliations. Prepares requests for department needs daily and documents accurately as required. Monitors equipment for optimal performance and safety.
Who are the customers?
Residents/Patients/Clients of New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
Ideal Candidate
Residents/Patients/Clients of New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
Minimum Qualification
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of New Mexico and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid Drivers License.
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, bending, moving alongside physical therapy patients in order to guide them during their therapy. Desk work and prolonged computer monitor exposure during resident charting periods and using email.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Derek Wheeler (505)454-2190 Email
Agency Contact Information: Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
