Physical Therapist Outpatient

Physical Therapist Outpatient

Southwest Physical & Sports Therapy is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for our outpatient clinic in Las Vegas, New Mexico. You'll evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, sports, and post-operative conditions, build evidence-based plans of care, and guide each patient from evaluation through discharge. You'll also mentor our PTAs, techs, and students, and act as clinical lead when the Clinic Director is out.

Southwest Physical & Sports Therapy is part of Professional Therapy Partners, a physical therapy practice partnership based in Southlake, Texas. The company was built by physical therapists for physical therapists. We partner with independent outpatient clinics across Texas and New Mexico and take on billing, payroll, HR, and compliance, so our clinicians can focus on patient care. Each clinic keeps its own identity and its own clinical autonomy.

Responsibilities:

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care
• Provide treatment including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and neuromuscular re-education for orthopedic, sports medicine, and post-operative patients
• Reassess patient progress and adjust plans of care throughout the episode of care
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and on time in the EMR (WebPT)
• Supervise and direct Physical Therapist Assistants, rehab technicians, and students within the scope of New Mexico practice standards
• Communicate with referring physicians and providers about patient status and outcomes
• Manage incoming referrals and coordinate equipment and supply needs
• Follow clinic policies, payer documentation requirements, and compliance procedures
• Take part in clinic meetings, continuing education, and student clinical mentoring
• Serve as clinical lead in the Clinic Director's absence

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to get one before your start date (an active license is required to start)
• Ability to keep your license in good standing, including New Mexico's continuing education requirement (30 hours every two-year renewal cycle)
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI), or ability to get one before your start date
• Proficiency with an EMR and with therapy documentation standards
• Ability to stand and walk often, bend, reach, and lift or assist patients and equipment up to 50 lbs
• Ability to travel occasionally to other clinic locations
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine experience
• Manual therapy and strong clinical reasoning skills
• Experience with WebPT
• Board certification (OCS or SCS) is a plus. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Hiring Incentives:

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $10,000 Retention Bonus
• Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates moving to the Las Vegas, NM area

Bonus and relocation payments are subject to the terms of the company's incentive agreement.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Southwest Physical & Sports Therapy and Professional Therapy Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.