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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - PRN at University of New Mexico - Hospitals

Position PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - PRN
Posted 08 Jul 2026
Expired 07 Aug 2026
Company University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location Rio Rancho | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from University of New Mexico - Hospitals for the position of PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - PRN. If the PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - PRN vacancy in Rio Rancho matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

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Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Rehab Services - SRMC

FTE: 0.05
PRN
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
  • Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department: Clinical Care

Job Info:

  • Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • Position: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - PRN
  • Work Location: Rio Rancho
  • Country: US

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