Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Santa Fe, NM, providing outpatient physical therapy to patients recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, apply and direct therapeutic modalities, supervise PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants, document treatment sessions, and communicate progress with referring physicians. Maintain professional competence through continuing education and participate in quality improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Demonstrated skills in patient assessment/evaluation, decision-making, time management, and documentation.
• Experience delivering outpatient physical therapy treatments and modalities such as therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, soft tissue mobilization, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and functional mobility training.
• Ability to supervise PT Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants and co-sign progress notes as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• Experience developing home exercise programs and patient/family education preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Outpatient setting.
• Dress code: khaki pants and white polo.
• No weekend requirement.
• No on-call requirement.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits designed for travelers include medical benefits, 401(k) matching, paid housing options when available, travel and license reimbursement, and access to a recruiter 24/7 for support.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide evidence-based outpatient physical therapy services that promote mobility, manage pain, and restore function. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and referring physicians to ensure coordinated care and positive patient outcomes. Participate in performance improvement activities and maintain accurate documentation to support clinical and billing requirements.

Location Highlights

Santa Fe offers a high-desert cultural experience with nearby outdoor recreation and a historic downtown. The city is home to the Santa Fe Plaza and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and it lies about 1 hour drive from the ski areas of Ski Santa Fe and about 1.5 hours from Bandelier National Monument. Commuting around the city is typically under 20 minutes, and the area provides access to hiking trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and cultural festivals such as the Santa Fe Indian Market.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.