Physical Therapy Director jobs in Alamogordo, NM

At Carlsbad Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, we have a seasoned team of dedicated support staff and are looking to add another teammate.  We have incorporated Covid Safe Practices with enhanced cleaning/screening processes in order to best protect our employees and clients. Team members enjoy a fast-paced work environment with a competitive wage and benefits package.

As a Therapy Technician, you'll be performing several tasks that are imperative to the success and safety of team members and clients that include:

• Achieving and maintaining cleanliness of the clinic
• Disinfecting and sanitizing the clinic, equipment, surfaces, appliances, and facilities.
• Stock supplies; Participates in the periodic inventory of supplies.
• Following established facility procedures pertaining to the care of equipment, maintaining their good working order, and calibrations.
• Preparing / cleaning examination and evaluation rooms.
• Assist Physical therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants with patients when needed.

Candidate will need to pass a background check and drug screen.  Teammate needs to be available to work between 7am-6pm Monday - Friday.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None.
• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: None.
• Preferred Experience: 1 Year in training program or related field.
• Minimum Field-of-Expertise: None
• Preferred Field-of-Expertise: Bilingual in Spanish.
• Clear appropriate Background Check and ability to pass initial and ongoing drug screenings.
• Ability to follow specific instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions. Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves clinic resources.
• Customer Service - Focuses on the patient/client. Goes beyond basic service expectations and pursues solutions until the patient/client is satisfied.
• Dependability – Meets deadlines; Works independently; Accountable; Maintains focus; Punctual; Good attendance record.
• Initiative – Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
• Productivity – Manages workload and works efficiently. Respects and achieves Clinic goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintains composure and reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments; Maintains professional appearance (uniforms); Keeps a flexible attitude; Arrives to work promptly and is prepared to help patients/clients/co-workers by start time.
• Quality – Strives to eliminate errors; Accurate work is a priority; Seeks opportunities to improve services.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe and/or abusive conditions. Uses good body mechanics. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within team to achieve goals. Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues developmental opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
• Frequently cleans and maintains equipment.
• Frequently required to lift, pull, push and place patient/clients on treatment equipment.
• Frequently required to walk or stand.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move greater than 50 pounds with assistance.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate.