Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Rio Rancho, NM

Manage approximately 8 patient cases per day across a variety of diagnoses including falls, CVA, trauma, TKA, THA, ORIF, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and respiratory or organ failure. Why Join Us Work at a Level III Trauma Center and Level I Teaching facility within a community-based hospital setting offering diverse and high-acuity case exposure.

Job Title

Physical Therapist – Inpatient (Travel Contract)

Location

Rio Rancho, NM

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8-Hour Shifts (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) | Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday | 40 Hours/Week Guaranteed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient physical therapy evaluations and treatments for adult, adolescent, and geriatric patient populations
• Manage approximately 8 patient cases per day across a variety of diagnoses including falls, CVA, trauma, TKA, THA, ORIF, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and respiratory or organ failure
• Conduct same-day discharge evaluations for total joint patients, with last evaluations beginning at 5:00 PM
• Develop and implement individualized home exercise programs and provide patient and family education
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner using Cerner
• Fulfill weekend shift requirements of 2 weekend shifts per month

Required Qualifications

• Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license (license may be pending at time of submission)
• Current BLS certification (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 1–2 years of acute inpatient experience; first-time travelers accepted with qualifying acute inpatient background
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record system
• Must reside more than 100 miles from facility (non-local travelers only; non-local driver's license required on file)
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with appropriate documentation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience across multiple care settings including outpatient clinic, rehabilitation hospital, and skilled nursing facility
• Clinical experience with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, post-stroke rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury
• Familiarity with orthopedic post-operative care including total hip and knee replacement, post-op spinal and cervical surgery, and ORIF
• Experience treating cognitive disorders and spinal conditions including low back pain and cervicalgia

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level III Trauma Center and Level I Teaching facility within a community-based hospital setting offering diverse and high-acuity case exposure
• Enjoy guaranteed hours of 40 hours per week with free on-site parking and no on-call requirements