Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Santa Fe, NM

Assist with coordination and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant student programs, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers. Participate in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and interdepartmental meetings; provide patient and family education and discharge planning.

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.