Job Title
Travel Physical Therapist
Location
Carlsbad, NM | Inpatient & Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, with one Saturday per month at the hospital
Key Responsibilities
- Examine patients and develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based techniques to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability
- Deliver physical therapy services across both inpatient and outpatient settings, with the more pressing need being inpatient coverage
- Educate patients on how to prevent or manage their conditions to achieve long-term health benefits
- Develop fitness- and wellness-oriented programs to support healthier and more active lifestyles
- Document patient care accurately using facility EMR systems (ReDoc/NetHealth, MedHost)
- Comply with all facility requirements, including fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers
Required Qualifications
- Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license (pending NM licensure considered — must be included with submission)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
- Both inpatient and outpatient experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Familiarity with ReDoc/NetHealth and MedHost EMR platforms
- Experience working in a travel or multi-setting therapy role
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a facility with both inpatient and outpatient therapy needs in the Carlsbad, NM area
- Streamlined placement process — auto-offer position with an expected start date in September 2026