Physical Therapist (PT) - PTDS

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Portales, New Mexico

Duration: 13 Weeks (High possibility of extension)

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Shift: Days | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview:

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive rural healthcare environment while helping patients improve mobility, restore function, and achieve maximum independence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals

• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions

• Improve patient mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence

• Provide treatment in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed

• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and recovery strategies

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, and discharge summaries

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement initiatives

• Maintain compliance with facility policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements

• Ensure a safe treatment environment and follow infection prevention protocols

Required Qualifications:

• Active New Mexico Physical Therapist License

• Current BLS/BCLS Certification

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

• Strong clinical reasoning and patient assessment skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation

• Familiarity with Meditech EMR

• Experience in a rural healthcare environment

Practice Settings:

• Outpatient Rehabilitation

• Inpatient Rehabilitation

Additional Information:

• New graduates and therapists with less than one year of experience are encouraged to apply

• Holiday coverage not required

• No bilingual requirement

• Active state licensure required prior to start date

Contact Information:
For more details contact at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or Call / Text at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:
Navitas Healthcare is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical, and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer competitive compensation and transparent communication throughout the hiring process.