Physical Therapist

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist – Outpatient (Days)

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to treatment by reviewing charts and history, performing objective measurements, and establishing individualized goals and plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer and direct physical therapy treatments and modalities including therapeutic exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility training.
• Maintain ongoing communication with referring physicians regarding patient progress and recommend modifications to treatment plans as indicated.
• Develop and instruct patients and families on home exercise programs, ensuring understanding through return demonstrations.
• Direct and oversee Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants during treatment sessions; co-sign progress notes for PT Assistants with temporary licensure and complete discharge summaries.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient treatment records, ensure charges correlate with documentation, and uphold productivity standards.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience.
• Strong assessment, evaluation, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Experience treating neuromusculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory conditions.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives within a rehabilitation team environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation environment with a supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Travel contract with a projected start date and defined 13-week duration, offering flexibility and professional growth.