Program Therapist

The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), within the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, is seeking a Program Therapist to support clinical care across the Division's core service lines. Working under the direct guidance of PM&R physician faculty, the Program Therapist will provide clinical evaluation, assessment, consultation, and treatment services to patients across multiple sites, as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

New Mexico carries a disproportionately high burden of disability, driven in large part by conditions (traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, arthritis, etc.) that anchor PM&R's clinical scope. This position allows existing physician faculty to operate at the top of their license, expands patient access, and supports the long-term sustainability of the Division's rapidly growing inpatient and outpatient service lines.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts evaluations and recommends treatment for patients with acute and chronic pain and/or musculoskeletal injuries.
• Conducts patient evaluations, assessments, consultations, and treatment for patients with neurologic disorders including but not necessarily limited to brain injury, spinal cord injury, and peripheral nerve injury.
• Collaborates with other therapists and clinical staff to ensure patient care-related activities and issues are handled in a manner consistent with the expectations of PM&R attending physicians.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates clinical activities in accordance with program protocol and applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Consults with individual patients, families, and service providers to develop treatment recommendations, interpret evaluation results, and coordinate the provision of care
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team, receiving guidance, training, and mentoring from PM&R physician faculty in planning and carrying out clinical assignments.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with program, billing, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in educational, training, and outreach activities as needed to support program development.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a
  rehabilitation-related discipline (e.g., athletic training, kinesiology,
  exercise science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or a related clinical
  field).
• Prior clinical experience in physical medicine
  and rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, and/or pain management
  settings.
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with
  musculoskeletal injury and/or chronic pain conditions.
• Relevant certification or licensure (e.g.,
  licensed athletic trainer, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist
  assistant, or equivalent), where applicable to the assigned clinical duties.
• Experience working as part of an
  interdisciplinary care team in an academic medical center or hospital-based
  practice.
• Familiarity with electronic health record
  systems (e.g., Cerner, Epic) and clinical documentation standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
  with the ability to work effectively with physicians, patients, families, and
  staff from diverse backgrounds.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.