Physical Therapist

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist – Outpatient (Days)

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Days (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) | 5 Days / 8-Hour Shifts | 13-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the physical and cognitive status of outpatients, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, incorporating patient and family participation as appropriate.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation including initial evaluations, daily and weekly progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required notations.
• Participate in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and interdepartmental meetings; provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Assist with coordination and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant student programs, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.
• Support departmental operations including Performance Improvement activities, productivity standards, scheduling, and orientation of new staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.
• Proficiency with all modalities and equipment used by a Physical Therapist as outlined by the applicable state examining council.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an outpatient Physical Therapy setting.
• Familiarity with supervising Physical Therapy Assistants or student clinical programs.
• Experience participating in Performance Improvement or program development initiatives.

Why Join Us

• Gain valuable travel therapy experience in a structured outpatient environment with no on-call or weekend requirements.
• Work within a collaborative, patient-centered department that supports professional development and community engagement.