Physical Therapist
Description
Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Las Cruces, NM • Home Health
About the Role
Sierra Health Care has served Las Cruces families since 1982. As a Physical Therapist, you’ll bring skilled, compassionate therapy into patients’ homes, helping them move safely, regain independence, and stay where they feel most at home. You’ll be based in Las Cruces, with occasional travel to Truth or Consequences as needed. This role fits a therapist who values clinical independence and works well with an interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop, carry out, and update individualized plans of care aligned with physician orders
- Deliver skilled interventions and maintenance therapy programs within your state scope of practice
- Complete initial evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, and recertifications in line with Medicare and state standards
- Prepare and submit OASIS assessments and other required documentation on time
- Teach patients and caregivers home exercise programs, mobility strategies, and safety techniques
- Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides in line with state practice acts
- Consult with physicians and team members on treatment adjustments and patient progress
- Take part in QAPI activities and share your expertise through staff in-services
Other Duties:
- Provide care and services in accordance with infection control, safety, and risk prevention protocols
- Accurately document clinical interventions, care coordination, and communication in a timely manner
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and continuing education opportunities
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all company privacy and confidentiality standards
- Represent the organization positively and professionally in patients’ homes and community settings
- Work independently with minimal daily oversight and demonstrate initiative in completing responsibilities
- Provide courteous, timely, and professional customer service to patients, families, and partners
- Exhibit adaptability to changing responsibilities and flexibility in completing assignments
- Demonstrate consistent and effective use of organizational technology systems and tools required for the role, including communication, documentation, productivity, and data management platforms
- Adhere to all organizational policies, including job descriptions, mission, and the Employee Handbook
- Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with others to support team goals
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the company
Work Environment
Primarily works in the field
Supervisor
Clinical Manager - Home Health
Supervises
- Physical Therapy Assistant
Risk Level
Patient care or physical work with injury risk