Physical Therapist

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist – Outpatient (Days)

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Day Shift (10:30 AM – 6:00 PM) | Projected Start: 07/27/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to treatment by reviewing medical history, physician orders, and performing objective measurements relative to diagnosis and condition; establish goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Administer and direct physical therapy treatments and modalities including therapeutic exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, gait training, balance training, soft tissue mobilization, and functional mobility training.
• Monitor patient progress, maintain contact with referring physicians, and recommend treatment modifications as indicated.
• Develop and instruct patients and families on home exercise programs, ensuring understanding through return demonstrations.
• Direct and supervise 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 timely documentation of all patient treatments including subjective and objective findings, assessment, and plan; ensure charges correlate with treatment session documentation.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams on quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured outpatient rehabilitation environment with a defined 13-week contract and consistent daytime hours.
• No on-call or weekend requirements, offering a predictable and balanced work schedule.