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.