Travel Physical Therapist - $3,046 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 05/25/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: May 25, 2026 Length: 26 weeks Openings: 2 American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for an inpatient and outpatient mix caseload, requiring prior travel assignment experience and a current New Mexico PT license. Details Work setting includes inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based care, and home health care Outpatient and acute care mix caseload Pediatric PT role includes treating patients from birth to 18 years old across inpatient and inpatient emergency department settings; floating to adult units may be required if pediatric census fluctuates Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, with 1 weekend (Saturday–Sunday) per month as scheduled; hours are adjusted to maintain 40 hours that week Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required Epic EMR used; on-site training available Requirements Minimum 2 years of current experience in specialty required Inpatient and outpatient PT experience required At least one prior 13-week travel assignment required At least 1 year of pediatric PT experience required if working in a pediatric role Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred Current New Mexico PT license required; license required if applicable BLS certification through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross required Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) required Basic computer skills required Must be a team player, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Additional Information Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients with a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the full patient lifespan Coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams and communicates across services involved in patient care Oversees comprehensive rehabilitation programs addressing physical, psychosocial, and environmental well-being Pediatric PT responsibilities include evaluating and treating infants, children, and adolescents for motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, gait, and related conditions Former permanent staff of this facility must wait one year before being considered as a traveler Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position New graduate PTs may be considered based on skills and confidence level Pediatric PT experience is preferred but not required for non-pediatric roles American Traveler Job ID #P-689178. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient Benefits Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one Generous 401(k) match Substantial housing stipends 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler