Physical Therapist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Physical Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will assess, develop, and implement personalized treatment plans to improve patient mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Your expertise will support a diverse patient population across outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and community-based care environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with healthcare professionals and make a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery journeys. All roles are compensated positions, emphasizing the importance of your skills and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to determine physical therapy needs, including assessments of physiology, anatomy, and medical history.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices such as physiotherapy techniques, trigger point therapy, and orthopedics interventions.
• Manage patient care across various settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital units, home health visits, and community care programs.
• Document all clinical interactions accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while adhering to clinical documentation standards.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and discharge strategies.
• Educate patients and their families on rehabilitation exercises, post-treatment care plans, and home & community care strategies to promote ongoing recovery.
• Assist in discharge planning by evaluating patient progress and recommending appropriate follow-up therapies or community resources.

Experience

• Proven experience practicing in a physical therapy role within outpatient clinics or hospital environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective treatment plans for diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, neurology patients, and orthopedic cases.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and clinical documentation standards necessary for accurate record keeping.
• Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) or electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and patient management.
• Prior involvement in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation centers with exposure to home health or community care settings preferred.
• Familiarity with discharge planning processes and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to motivate patients through personalized care plans focused on patient rehabilitation goals.

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to transforming lives through expert physical therapy services!

Pay is commensurate with experience; bonus potential exists. Benefits package is very comprehensive and market driven. Position is located in the beautiful
Albuquerque, New Mexico area.

Paradigm Physical Therapy and Wellness aims to provide the most comprehensive physical therapy care in a fun and healing environment while delivering professional, quality service with the highest commitment to patient care and well being.

Opportunity to join a thriving, evidence-based practice comprised of team oriented, dynamic individuals who make patient care their primary responsibility.

Our Therapists strive to learn, stretch, adapt, challenge and grow personally and professionally while supported by the strong foundation of a family-like entrepreneurial spirit that is Paradigm Physical Therapy and Wellness.

Paradigm is one of the regions fastest growing and most respected therapy organizations with expertise in whole body exams, neurodynamics, biomechanics and movement patterning. Selected candidates must enjoy learning as much as teaching, have a desire for doing great work, be passionate about delivering first - class healthcare and exceeding patient expectations and be committed to placing team concepts ahead of self.

Core Activities: Deliver exceptional PT services with compassion, empathy and with an overriding desire to help heal and educate.

Attributes: A self-starter, results driven, exceptional initiative, high energy and a proven "do what it takes" work ethic. Passionate belief in not just being held responsible, but also being held countable - accountable to all patients and team members. Lead by example is a fundamental expectation of all PTs. Must enjoy being a mentor, a coach, and thrive on supporting others in achieving their true potential.

* Exceptional communicator, collaborator and diplomat; values and understands the power of the written and spoken word and how to express oneself effectively to various audiences.

Appreciates varying points of view, truly listens with an open mind, reserving judgment; values the many complex forms of intelligence including social and emotional intelligence and encourages others in continuous self and professional development; and as importantly, knows how to have fun while doing some of the best, most rewarding PT work around.

Job Requirements

Skills / Requirements

Basic Requirements: Physical Therapist must have completed an accredited physical therapy education program and passed the required licensure exam.

Certification to practice in New Mexico as evidenced by current licensure as a
Physical Therapist by the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Participation in recent continuing education programs related to PT, per licensing requirements.

Important Notes

Paradigm Physical Therapy and Wellness is a regional leader in Physical Therapy, with a 30 year proven track record of increasing health and wellness for countless residents and neighbors of Valencia, Torrance, Sandoval and Bernalillo counties.
Clinics in Belen, Los Lunas, & Albuquerque’s South Valley, New Mexico. Please visit our website: www.paradigmnm.com to apply (simply click the link on this posting) and click the careers section.

We look forward to learning more about you!

Pay: $67,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the following license or certification: Physical Therapy?
• Do you have Certification by New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy Examiners?
• Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
• Are you able to work in Los Lunas, Belen or Albuquerque South Valley New Mexico?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• When are you available for an interview or phone screen? Please list 2-3 dates and times or ranges of times.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,000 - $90,000