Physical Therapist

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Ruidoso, NM | Inpatient / Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders across multiple settings, which may include inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based care, and home health care
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served
• Oversee a comprehensive rehabilitation program addressing the physical, psychosocial, and environmental well-being of the patient
• Coordinate and communicate with various disciplines and services involved in patient care, working toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation
• Float between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles as required
• For Pediatric PT roles: evaluate and treat patients from birth through 18 years old for conditions affecting motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, and gait; float to adult units as needed based on pediatric census

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Active New Mexico Physical Therapist License required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross required
• Minimum of two (2) years of current experience in the specialty
• Must have both inpatient and outpatient experience
• At least one prior 13-week travel assignment required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
• EPIC EMR experience (on-site training may be available)
• At least one year of pediatric PT experience for candidates pursuing a pediatric-focused role

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work across diverse care settings, gaining broad clinical experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient-centered rehabilitation and advocacy