Job Title
Physical Therapist
Location
Santa Fe, NM | Inpatient Rehab / Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Onsite | Weekend requirement: Friday – Tuesday | Projected Start: 09/14/2026
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the physical and cognitive status of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, incorporating patient and family participation, and complete discharge planning in a timely manner
- Maintain thorough 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 departmental and interdepartmental meetings
- Assist with coordination and supervision of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers
- Support department operations including Performance Improvement activities, productivity standards, and orientation of new associates
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 1 year of Physical Therapy experience
- Ability to float to Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care settings as required
- Weekend availability required (Friday – Tuesday shift schedule)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation or acute care environment
- Familiarity with supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, or student programs
- Experience with Performance Improvement activities and departmental program development
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient and acute care environment in Santa Fe, NM on a 13-week travel contract with a projected start date of September 2026
- Gain broad clinical experience across inpatient rehab and acute settings while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team