Job detail

Physical Therapist

Grammar LLC

#Patient Assessment #Physical Therapy #Discharge Planning #ADLs #Patient Records #Basic Life Support #Acute Care #Adaptive Equipment #Interdisciplinary Care

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patients' physical and cognitive status to develop individualized recovery plans. They focus on functional rehabilitation, early mobilization in acute care settings, and coordinating safe discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid New Mexico PT license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.

bachelor degreePatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningPatient EvaluationFunctional RehabilitationAdaptive Equipment TrainingCognitive TrainingEarly Mobilization

Job description

Role

Physical
Therapist
Location:
Las
Cruces,
NM
Position: Full Time + Benefits

Requirements

NM PT license.
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

🏥 1. Patient Evaluation & Assessment

Assess physical, cognitive, and emotional status after illness, injury, or surgery Evaluate ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (e.g., bathing, dressing, eating) Identify deficits in strength, coordination, mobility, and cognition Review medical history and collaborate with physicians and nurses

🛠️ 2. Treatment Planning & Goal Setting

Develop short-term, functional, and patient-centered goals Create individualized treatment plans focused on recovery and safety Prioritize rapid improvement for discharge readiness

💪 3. Functional Rehabilitation

Train patients in ADLs (grooming, toileting, feeding, dressing) Improve upper body strength, coordination, and endurance Work on mobility tasks like bed transfers, sitting balance, and basic ambulation

🧠 4. Cognitive & Perceptual Training

Address memory, attention, problem-solving, and safety awareness Help patients with conditions like stroke, brain injury, or delirium

⚠️ 5. Safety & Discharge Planning

Recommend adaptive equipment (e.g., walkers, grab bars, commodes) Assess home environment needs for safe discharge Educate patients and families on fall prevention and precautions

🤝 6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with

Physicians Nurses Physical Therapists Speech Therapists Case managers Participate in discharge planning and care coordination meetings

📋 7. Patient & Family Education

Teach safe techniques for daily activities Instruct caregivers on assisting patients properly Provide energy conservation techniques

🏃 8. Early Mobilization

Initiate movement early (even in ICU settings when possible) Prevent complications like muscle wasting, pressure sores, and deconditioning

📑 9. Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely patient records Document progress, goals, and outcomes Ensure compliance with hospital and insurance guidelines

🧩 10. Use of Adaptive Techniques & Equipment

Introduce assistive devices for independence Train patients on proper usage

🔍 Key Focus in Acute Care

Short-term, high-impact interventions