Physical Therapist Resident - Outpatient - Healthplex

Physical Therapist Resident in outpatient rehabilitation joining Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM. Ideal for new graduates or early-career clinicians seeking structured mentorship to advance in evidence-based practice, differential diagnosis, and advanced manual therapy. The resident will participate in a comprehensive clinical education program, treat patients under residency faculty guidance, and develop independence as an outpatient clinician. Activities include didactic lectures, independent study, psychomotor labs, research, teaching PT students, and planned mentorship (4 hours/week) within the UNM Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. Responsibilities span evaluating and treating patients with a wide range of therapeutic interventions, coordinating with multiple disciplines, discharge planning, and promoting patient/caregiver self-determination. Basic computer skills and patient advocacy are required. The role offers educational and career development options (tuition/certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities) and includes benefits such as malpractice insurance and loan forgiveness programs. Work schedule is Weekdays (Monday–Friday) with part-time (0.80 FTE) status. Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based care, and home health care. Location stated: Albuquerque, NM.