Allied Health Student-ABQ

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is offering student externships for our Rehabiliation Departments.  Students who are looking to gain hands-on experience while still in school are highly encouraged to apply.  The eligible programs for this specific requisition are: 

 

Physicial Therapy (PT) 

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Speech Therapy Assistant (SLP) 

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

 

*Stipend eligibility requires a commitment to full-time employment with Presbyterian after licensure.

 

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

 

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department 
• EPIC electronic charting system

 

 

Text 505.388.0350 or schedule directly with me by clicking here! 

• Complete all current educational programs and other certification and/or licensure requirements related to their intended area of practice.
• Agree to fulfill an employment commitment at Presbyterian Hospital (or CDS Hospitals) per the terms of an employment contract with the organization.
• Maintain regular contact with your leader at Presbyterian, providing updates on your progress toward graduation and completion of certification or licensure requirements at least twice (each semester).
  
  

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Actively enrolled as a student in an accredited program for one of the following disciplines:

  Physicial Therapy (PT) 

  Occupational Therapy (OT)

  Speech Therapy Assistant (SLP) 

  Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 

  Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

  preparing to meet all requirements for employment in one of the Allied Health jobs at Presbyterian.
• Must graduate within 6 months of being hired into the Allied Health Student role.
• Upon graduation, the student will transition through the hire right process into a licensed/certified Allied Health role at Presbyterian. All minimum requirements including specific licensure requirements of the Allied Health role must be met.
• Upon graduation, failure to obtain full licensure and be hired in one of the mentioned disciplines will result in an unfulfilled contract and termination as outlined in signed agreements.
• Rehab Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech Language Pathologist graduates must obtain New Mexico Temporary license at time of hire and pass the board exam within 180 days of hire.

 

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

 

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

 

USD $19.18

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.