Program Therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Program TherapistRequisition ID req38120
Working Title Program Therapist
Position Grade 12
Position Summary

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 Divisions 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&Rs 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 Divisions 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.

Conditions of Employment

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or advanced degree in arehabilitation-related discipline (e.g., athletic training, kinesiology,exercise science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or a related clinicalfield).
• Prior clinical experience in physical medicineand rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, and/or pain managementsettings.
• Experience evaluating and treating patients withmusculoskeletal injury and/or chronic pain conditions.
• Relevant certification or licensure (e.g.,licensed athletic trainer, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapistassistant, or equivalent), where applicable to the assigned clinical duties.
• Experience working as part of aninterdisciplinary care team in an academic medical center or hospital-basedpractice.
• Familiarity with electronic health recordsystems (e.g., Cerner, Epic) and clinical documentation standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,with the ability to work effectively with physicians, patients, families, andstaff from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Requirements
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Physical Medicine & Rehab (372A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 10/19/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

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A completed application must include a letter of interest relating personal qualifications to the responsibilities of the position; CV or resume; AND the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two references.

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.