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Cardiac Sonographer Non Registered - Cardiology Non Invasive - PRN (Hiring Immediately)
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode and Doppler cardiac exams.
- Coordinates activities with interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering the phone and assuring billing information is accurately entered for payment.
- Assists cardiologist while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the diagnosis.
- Acts as go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
- Responds to patients’ needs during exam. Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in charge.
- Orders Echo supplies. Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed.
- Logs patients and exams and files patient records in the department.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels.
- Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as established by department policy.
- Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and quality of examinations performed. Coordinates repair services as needed.
- Keeps current on events/advances in the field of Echocardiography. Seeks advice and mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
- Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent. Two year allied health education program that is patient care related. Allied health occupations include but are not limited to: diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or registered nurse preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrates strong organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines
- Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions
- Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms.
Experience
- Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered required or registered within 18 months of hire. State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License. BLS certification issued through American Heart Association within six months of hire.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
temporary
Tele Sitter - Sitter Pool
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description Summary: The Tele Sitter provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients via the Tele sitter program or direct one-on-one observation under the guidance of the nurse.
The Tele Sitter verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors and calls the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Uses systematic processes to facilitate prompt placement of tele sitter devices and validates criteria for use.
• Maintains visual observation at all times, whether individually or observing multiple patients at one time on a monitor.
• Monitors the patient via tele sitter and uses voice command functionality to redirect patient while contacting nursing associates if patient requires additional intervention to maintain safety and documents intervention.
• Escalates caregiver notification when a patient is at risk for harm to self or others and participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety concerns.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy.
• Activates the tele sitter alarm to notify care providers in the event a care provider cannot be reached.
• Ensures all interventions are documented within the functionality of the tele sitter software.
• Communicates with patient's family and visitors explaining the safety of the tele sitter device.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in the use of the Tele sitter program/ software and basic computer operation.
• Maintains visual observation at all times, whether individually or observing multiple patients at one time on a monitor.
• Assures patient environment safety.
Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge nurse or nurse caring for patient.
• Maintains vigilance in observation of patients for safety by not engaging in any distractions, including but not limited to, the use of personal cell phones, computer access, reading material or other visual material not directly involved with the care of the patient.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent assigned patient information and status when arriving and upon completion of shift.
Job Requirements: Education/Skills • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English- both in writing and verbally.
• Effective communication for interdepartmental collaborative relationship-building.
• Maintains HIPPA compliance.
Experience • One (1) year in a hospital environment preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.
Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Part Time
The Tele Sitter verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors and calls the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Uses systematic processes to facilitate prompt placement of tele sitter devices and validates criteria for use.
• Maintains visual observation at all times, whether individually or observing multiple patients at one time on a monitor.
• Monitors the patient via tele sitter and uses voice command functionality to redirect patient while contacting nursing associates if patient requires additional intervention to maintain safety and documents intervention.
• Escalates caregiver notification when a patient is at risk for harm to self or others and participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety concerns.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy.
• Activates the tele sitter alarm to notify care providers in the event a care provider cannot be reached.
• Ensures all interventions are documented within the functionality of the tele sitter software.
• Communicates with patient's family and visitors explaining the safety of the tele sitter device.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff while maintaining discretion, courtesy and an understanding of patient privacy.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in the use of the Tele sitter program/ software and basic computer operation.
• Maintains visual observation at all times, whether individually or observing multiple patients at one time on a monitor.
• Assures patient environment safety.
Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge nurse or nurse caring for patient.
• Maintains vigilance in observation of patients for safety by not engaging in any distractions, including but not limited to, the use of personal cell phones, computer access, reading material or other visual material not directly involved with the care of the patient.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent assigned patient information and status when arriving and upon completion of shift.
Job Requirements: Education/Skills • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English- both in writing and verbally.
• Effective communication for interdepartmental collaborative relationship-building.
• Maintains HIPPA compliance.
Experience • One (1) year in a hospital environment preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.
Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Part Time
Not Specified
Coordinator Staffing - Nursing Admin - PRN
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
Provides technical support to the operations of patient care services through performance of scheduling, staffing, and report development and special projects related to staffing and scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Provides an adequate staff of nursing personnel for all shifts through the development. Prepares and maintains staffing schedules that meet hospital needs and apply to variable census conditions.
- Refers to established unit staffing patterns to determine minimum staffing requirements for each nursing classification and work status for each unit based on 24-hour coverage.
- Maintains current personnel phone lists.
- In cooperation with nursing Director/Manager and using the established nursing staffing system, assists in daily staffing of units by assigning personnel, calling replacements, and communicating staffing issues, including projecting weekend needs.
- Schedules and posts calendars containing information important to float per diem nursing personnel.
- Enters changes to current and future schedules promptly.
- Assists in development and implementation of projects for patient care services.
- Maintains staffing, scheduling and related use.
- Assists in accurate recording of payroll data.
Requirements:
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent required. One year post high school courses in business preferred.
Experience:
- Experience in the health care field. Hospital experience preferred.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) skills. Multi-line telephone skills. Demonstrates ability in technical and analytical functions, knowledge of computer applications preferred.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
- N/A
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Not Specified
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Float Pool - PRN
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
The Nursing Assistant is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities checked above under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nursing Assistant is trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy. Performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, values, standards, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Vital signs are completed and reported.
Answers telephone, records necessary information, and routes calls or message to appropriate personnel.
Keeps patients' records current.
Notifies the nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.
Requisitions supplies and equipment.
Returns all films by the end of the shift.
Transports patient as indicated.
Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.
Assist in the chemotherapy area as needed.
Keeps ample blank charts available for new patients.
Types correspondence, reports, and photocopies information as indicated.
Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
Relays messages to the appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
Schedules patient’s appointments with the physician’s office, other departments and follow-up.
Uses computer system(s) appropriately.
Assists others as necessary, always using time constructively.
Pre-admits all patients prior to the patient’s day of initial consultation
Answers telephone properly, screening calls, pulling charts, and relaying messages to appropriate staff in a professional manner.
Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deal with them appropriately.
Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures
Collects co-pays and takes monies to the appropriate area.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Summary:
The Nursing Assistant is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities checked above under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nursing Assistant is trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy. Performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, values, standards, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Vital signs are completed and reported.
Answers telephone, records necessary information, and routes calls or message to appropriate personnel.
Keeps patients' records current.
Notifies the nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.
Requisitions supplies and equipment.
Returns all films by the end of the shift.
Transports patient as indicated.
Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.
Assist in the chemotherapy area as needed.
Keeps ample blank charts available for new patients.
Types correspondence, reports, and photocopies information as indicated.
Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
Relays messages to the appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
Schedules patient’s appointments with the physician’s office, other departments and follow-up.
Uses computer system(s) appropriately.
Assists others as necessary, always using time constructively.
Pre-admits all patients prior to the patient’s day of initial consultation
Answers telephone properly, screening calls, pulling charts, and relaying messages to appropriate staff in a professional manner.
Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deal with them appropriately.
Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures
Collects co-pays and takes monies to the appropriate area.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Not Specified
OB Assistant - LDRPN
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description Summary: An integral member of the obstetrical team who assists the staff in the care of the obstetrical patient by performing delegated tasks to provide basic nursing care to patients and support for surgeons throughout operative procedures.
Responsibilities: Identifies safety needs of the patient in Labor and Delivery.
Identifies and reports breaks in sterile technique.
Introduces self and explains role as a member of the surgical team.
Plans patient care in Labor and Delivery with other members of the surgical team utilizing the surgeon's preference card.
Identifies immediate and long-term consequences of surgical intervention.
Understands the legal ramifications of surgical intervention.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice.
Adheres to established policy based on AORN Standards of Care.
Prepares and knows the specific use of all equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure.
Differentiates sterilization methods for equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.
Maintains accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments at all times.
Obtains necessary equipment and supplies according to the surgeons preference card prior to the case starting.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure.
Identifies and is familiar with anatomy and physiology.
Participates effectively in identification of unsafe patient care practices and assumes responsibility for intervention.
Obtains medications from RN as verbally ordered by the surgeon and verifies order with physician.
Clarifies any uncertainties regarding surgical plan of care.
Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step by step procedures in specific surgical case.
Demonstrates initiative in learning new surgical procedures and equipment relating to L&D and the surgical patient.
Demonstrates self evaluation skills and takes responsibility to seek supervision and guidance as appropriately needed.
Offers help and responds willingly to requests for assistance from coworkers, nurses and management.
Keeps staff and management informed of procedure changes affecting the L&D schedule.
Reports pertinent information to the appropriate person.
Makes frequent rounds on patients to assure safety and comfort.
Anticipates work load to assure that routines and supplies are maintained to expedite patient care.
Carries out procedures according to standards.
Reports malfunctioning equipment and disturbing incidents that occur in patient rooms and on the unit.
Charges supplies appropriately, prevents waste of supplies.
Cleans specified equipment and areas as assigned.
Removes trash and used equipment.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse.
Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bedpans and transportation.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Orders supplies and equipment as delegated by Nurse Manager.
Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year Nursing Assistant experience preferred and/or completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year.
Two years hospital experience preferred.
Completion of competency based skills checklist.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses: BLS certification required.
Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time
Responsibilities: Identifies safety needs of the patient in Labor and Delivery.
Identifies and reports breaks in sterile technique.
Introduces self and explains role as a member of the surgical team.
Plans patient care in Labor and Delivery with other members of the surgical team utilizing the surgeon's preference card.
Identifies immediate and long-term consequences of surgical intervention.
Understands the legal ramifications of surgical intervention.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice.
Adheres to established policy based on AORN Standards of Care.
Prepares and knows the specific use of all equipment and supplies used for the surgical procedure.
Differentiates sterilization methods for equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.
Maintains accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments at all times.
Obtains necessary equipment and supplies according to the surgeons preference card prior to the case starting.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure.
Identifies and is familiar with anatomy and physiology.
Participates effectively in identification of unsafe patient care practices and assumes responsibility for intervention.
Obtains medications from RN as verbally ordered by the surgeon and verifies order with physician.
Clarifies any uncertainties regarding surgical plan of care.
Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments and knowledge of the step by step procedures in specific surgical case.
Demonstrates initiative in learning new surgical procedures and equipment relating to L&D and the surgical patient.
Demonstrates self evaluation skills and takes responsibility to seek supervision and guidance as appropriately needed.
Offers help and responds willingly to requests for assistance from coworkers, nurses and management.
Keeps staff and management informed of procedure changes affecting the L&D schedule.
Reports pertinent information to the appropriate person.
Makes frequent rounds on patients to assure safety and comfort.
Anticipates work load to assure that routines and supplies are maintained to expedite patient care.
Carries out procedures according to standards.
Reports malfunctioning equipment and disturbing incidents that occur in patient rooms and on the unit.
Charges supplies appropriately, prevents waste of supplies.
Cleans specified equipment and areas as assigned.
Removes trash and used equipment.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse.
Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bedpans and transportation.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Orders supplies and equipment as delegated by Nurse Manager.
Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year Nursing Assistant experience preferred and/or completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year.
Two years hospital experience preferred.
Completion of competency based skills checklist.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses: BLS certification required.
Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time
Not Specified
Distribution Clerk - Central Service - Prn
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
Distributes supplies and equipment as necessary to the daily operation of the hospital. Provides direct support to all hospital units.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Inventories and restocks hospital units supply carts and stations daily and in a correct and timely manner.
Fills storeroom requisitions and delivers according to requisition schedule. Issues supply on an as needed basis over the counter. Distributes departmental special orders.
Enters accurately in the appropriate computer, daily activity re: replenishment of supplies, storeroom requisitions, as needed supply requests issued and credits applied to each department or patient.
Issues and obtains appropriate order information for patient care equipment maintained by Distribution Services.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of operation, utilization, and decontamination of above equipment utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Demonstrates complete knowledge of assembly, utilization, and decontamination of orthopedic traction equipment.
Assist in the receiving processes as necessary to the overall warehouse operation.
Assists with delivery of supplies to offsite hospital departments.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly storeroom including, but not restricted to sweeping, discarding boxes and trash, cutting box tops, clearing aisles, and maintaining supply organization.
Responsible for picking up emergency supplies off site as requested.
Assists in the sale of “Emergency Supplies” through the Out-Patient Pharmacy using guidelines established by the Robinson Patman Act using the designated paperwork established by Decision Support.
Notifies Distribution Supervisor of storeroom items that are at or below reorder point (ROP).
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
Basic computer literacy with ability to learn new software applications.
Experience
Six months’ experience in Central Supply or medical field preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Valid New Mexico Driver’s License preferred.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Summary:
Distributes supplies and equipment as necessary to the daily operation of the hospital. Provides direct support to all hospital units.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Inventories and restocks hospital units supply carts and stations daily and in a correct and timely manner.
Fills storeroom requisitions and delivers according to requisition schedule. Issues supply on an as needed basis over the counter. Distributes departmental special orders.
Enters accurately in the appropriate computer, daily activity re: replenishment of supplies, storeroom requisitions, as needed supply requests issued and credits applied to each department or patient.
Issues and obtains appropriate order information for patient care equipment maintained by Distribution Services.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of operation, utilization, and decontamination of above equipment utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Demonstrates complete knowledge of assembly, utilization, and decontamination of orthopedic traction equipment.
Assist in the receiving processes as necessary to the overall warehouse operation.
Assists with delivery of supplies to offsite hospital departments.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly storeroom including, but not restricted to sweeping, discarding boxes and trash, cutting box tops, clearing aisles, and maintaining supply organization.
Responsible for picking up emergency supplies off site as requested.
Assists in the sale of “Emergency Supplies” through the Out-Patient Pharmacy using guidelines established by the Robinson Patman Act using the designated paperwork established by Decision Support.
Notifies Distribution Supervisor of storeroom items that are at or below reorder point (ROP).
Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
Basic computer literacy with ability to learn new software applications.
Experience
Six months’ experience in Central Supply or medical field preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Valid New Mexico Driver’s License preferred.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Not Specified
Credentialing Specialist - Med Staff Admin (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
Provides technical support to the operations of patient care services through performance of scheduling, staffing, and report development and special projects related to staffing and scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Assists managers to provide an adequate staff of nursing personnel for all shifts through the development, preparation, and maintenance of staffing schedules that meet hospital needs and apply to variable census conditions.
- Refers to established unit staffing patterns to determine minimum staffing requirements for each nursing classification and work status for each unit based on 24-hour coverage.
- Maintains current personnel phone lists.
- In cooperation with nursing Managers and using the established nursing staffing system, assists in daily staffing of units by assigning personnel, calling replacements, and communicating staffing issues, including projecting weekend needs.
- Schedules and posts calendars containing information important to float per diem nursing personnel.
- Enters changes to current and future schedules promptly.
- Assists in development and implementation of projects for patient care services division.
- Maintains staffing, scheduling and related use.
- Assists in accurate recording of payroll data for per diem personnel.
Requirements:
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent required. One year post high school courses in business preferred.
Experience:
- Experience in the health care field especially hospital experience preferred.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) skills. Multi-line telephone skills. Demonstrates ability in technical and analytical functions, knowledge of computer applications preferred.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
- N/A
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
permanent
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy - PRN (Hiring Immediately)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Description
Summary:
Implements specific treatments and exercise programs for individual patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Treats the impact of illness, injury, developmental or psychological impairments of the patient in the performance areas of Activities of Daily Living including; range-of-motion, grooming & hygiene, eating, dressing, toileting, driving, cooking, or working. Is responsible for assisting the patient to regain, develop, and learn skills to enable them to achieve optimal independence, reduce joint strain, prevent further joint damage and conserve energy.
Responsibilities:
- Carries out a program of activities and treatment interventions for assigned patients. Administers treatment & modalities to assist the patient in reaching his/her maximum rehabilitation potential through the use of ADL activities, splinting, ROM, endurance building, strengthening exercises, cognitive retraining, coordination & dexterity training. Has knowledge of indications and contraindications. Notifies the OT if treatment ordered is not indicated or modification is required.
- Communicates the treatment plan with the patient, his/her family and other healthcare workers as appropriate.
- Maintains contact with the OT regarding patient progress and participates in team/family conferences.
- Applies appropriate treatments or modalities such as; therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, balance training and functional mobility training. Checking frequently with patient for tolerance of modality given.
- Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the use of the specific equipment to patient and family.
- Creates home programs for patients whenever indicated. Explains the program to patient, asking for return demonstrations and trains the family if necessary.
- Maintains records of all patient treatments as required, information must include but is not limited to, subjective & objective information, assessment and plan for each treatment given or recommended. Completes appropriate documentation for a specific area in which the therapy is provided. Completes the FIM documentation as required.
- Promotes the team approach to delivery of rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the field of Occupational Therapy.
- In collaboration with the rehabilitation team, develops and implements measures for quality assurance and participates in performance improvement activities.
- Maintains professional competence through continuing education and participation in appropriate professional groups. Obtains professional continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
- Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation and length of time in therapy.
- Maintains productivity standards.
Requirements:
Education:
- Associates degree from an Occupational Therapist Assistant Program.
Experience:
- One year Occupational Therapy preferred.
- Demonstrates accountability and skills in assessment/evaluation, decision making and time management. Should have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
- Current State of New Mexico COTA licensure
- BLS Required.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
temporary
Physical Therapist, PT - Full Time - Retirement Community
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Assesses and treats neuromusculoskeletal & cardiorespiratory systems by physical or mechanical means to maintain or restore function that has been impaired by injury or disease, for pain management and for promotion of mobility and health as prescribed by the referring physician. Is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the plan of care for the person served. Performs and directs administration of all physical therapy modalities & collaborates throughout the process with the patient and their family and the interdisciplinary team.
Verifies physician orders prior to evaluation. Completes the evaluation & establishes goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her family and other healthcare workers as appropriate.
Administers and directs administration of all Physical Therapy treatment & modalities. Calls the physician if treatment ordered is not indicated.
Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the evaluation, treatment procedures and the use of the specific equipment to patient and family.
Applies or supervises appropriate treatments or modalities such as therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, continuous passive motion, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, balance training and functional mobility training. Maintains contact with the referring physician regarding patient progress. Observes treatment effects & recommends changes to physician if indicated.
Directs and oversees PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants during physical therapy treatments. Participates with on-the-job training of rehabilitation personnel.
Maintains records of all patient treatments as required, information must include but is not limited to, subjective & objective information, assessment and plan for each treatment given or specific documentation for a specific area in which the therapy if provided. The Physical Therapist approves and co-signs every progress note written by a PT/PT Assistant with temporary licensure. The Physical Therapist completes the discharge summary and sends them to the referring physician if indicated.
Promotes the team approach to delivery of rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the field of Physical Therapy.
In collaboration with the rehabilitation team, develops and implements measures for quality assurance and participates in performance improvement activities.
Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation and length of time in therapy.
Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors or Associates Degree in Physical Therapy.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Full Time
Verifies physician orders prior to evaluation. Completes the evaluation & establishes goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her family and other healthcare workers as appropriate.
Administers and directs administration of all Physical Therapy treatment & modalities. Calls the physician if treatment ordered is not indicated.
Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the evaluation, treatment procedures and the use of the specific equipment to patient and family.
Applies or supervises appropriate treatments or modalities such as therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, continuous passive motion, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, balance training and functional mobility training. Maintains contact with the referring physician regarding patient progress. Observes treatment effects & recommends changes to physician if indicated.
Directs and oversees PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants during physical therapy treatments. Participates with on-the-job training of rehabilitation personnel.
Maintains records of all patient treatments as required, information must include but is not limited to, subjective & objective information, assessment and plan for each treatment given or specific documentation for a specific area in which the therapy if provided. The Physical Therapist approves and co-signs every progress note written by a PT/PT Assistant with temporary licensure. The Physical Therapist completes the discharge summary and sends them to the referring physician if indicated.
Promotes the team approach to delivery of rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the field of Physical Therapy.
In collaboration with the rehabilitation team, develops and implements measures for quality assurance and participates in performance improvement activities.
Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation and length of time in therapy.
Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors or Associates Degree in Physical Therapy.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Full Time
permanent
Physical Therapist - Rehab Unit Therapy (Full Time)
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Assesses and treats neuromusculoskeletal & cardiorespiratory systems by physical or mechanical means to maintain or restore function that has been impaired by injury or disease, for pain management and for promotion of mobility and health as prescribed by the referring physician. Is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the plan of care for the person served. Performs and directs administration of all physical therapy modalities & collaborates throughout the process with the patient and their family and the interdisciplinary team.
Verifies physician orders prior to evaluation. Completes the evaluation & establishes goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her family and other healthcare workers as appropriate.
Administers and directs administration of all Physical Therapy treatment & modalities. Calls the physician if treatment ordered is not indicated.
Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the evaluation, treatment procedures and the use of the specific equipment to patient and family.
Applies or supervises appropriate treatments or modalities such as therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, continuous passive motion, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, balance training and functional mobility training. Maintains contact with the referring physician regarding patient progress. Observes treatment effects & recommends changes to physician if indicated.
Directs and oversees PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants during physical therapy treatments. Participates with on-the-job training of rehabilitation personnel.
Maintains records of all patient treatments as required, information must include but is not limited to, subjective & objective information, assessment and plan for each treatment given or specific documentation for a specific area in which the therapy if provided. The Physical Therapist approves and co-signs every progress note written by a PT/PT Assistant with temporary licensure. The Physical Therapist completes the discharge summary and sends them to the referring physician if indicated.
Promotes the team approach to delivery of rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the field of Physical Therapy.
In collaboration with the rehabilitation team, develops and implements measures for quality assurance and participates in performance improvement activities.
Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation and length of time in therapy.
Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors or Associates Degree in Physical Therapy.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Full Time
Verifies physician orders prior to evaluation. Completes the evaluation & establishes goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her family and other healthcare workers as appropriate.
Administers and directs administration of all Physical Therapy treatment & modalities. Calls the physician if treatment ordered is not indicated.
Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the evaluation, treatment procedures and the use of the specific equipment to patient and family.
Applies or supervises appropriate treatments or modalities such as therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, continuous passive motion, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, balance training and functional mobility training. Maintains contact with the referring physician regarding patient progress. Observes treatment effects & recommends changes to physician if indicated.
Directs and oversees PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants during physical therapy treatments. Participates with on-the-job training of rehabilitation personnel.
Maintains records of all patient treatments as required, information must include but is not limited to, subjective & objective information, assessment and plan for each treatment given or specific documentation for a specific area in which the therapy if provided. The Physical Therapist approves and co-signs every progress note written by a PT/PT Assistant with temporary licensure. The Physical Therapist completes the discharge summary and sends them to the referring physician if indicated.
Promotes the team approach to delivery of rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the field of Physical Therapy.
In collaboration with the rehabilitation team, develops and implements measures for quality assurance and participates in performance improvement activities.
Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation and length of time in therapy.
Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors or Associates Degree in Physical Therapy.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Full Time
permanent
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