Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Rio Rancho, NM

Physical Therapist
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 904990

Job Title


Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Location


Rio Rancho, NM | Inpatient (Acute Care)

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | 5×8 Hours (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM) | Candidate may choose Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday | Expected 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient physical therapy evaluations and treatments for an adult, adolescent, and geriatric patient population
• Manage approximately 8 patient cases per day across a variety of diagnoses including falls, CVA, trauma, TKA, THA, ORIF, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, respiratory failure, and more
• Conduct same-day discharge evaluations for total joint patients, with last evaluations beginning at 5:00 PM
• Deliver patient and family education and develop individualized home exercise programs
• Participate in weekend coverage, with an expected 2 weekend shifts per month
• Document clinical care using Cerner electronic health records

• Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license required (NM license may be pending at time of submission)
• BLS certification required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience; first-time travelers considered with acute inpatient experience
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form signed by a provider
• Must not reside within 100 miles of the facility; non-local driver's license required on file
• Minimum contract length of 10 weeks; after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, a 6-month system break is required (whichever occurs first)

• Experience with post-stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Background in acute care, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing facility settings
• Proficiency in orthopedic conditions including total hip/knee replacement, post-op spinal and cervical surgery, and ORIF
• Familiarity with cognitive disorders and body mechanics instruction

• Work within a community-based Level III Trauma Center and Level I Teaching facility offering a dynamic, high-acuity inpatient environment with a diverse caseload
• Enjoy free on-site parking and a supportive facility setting with no on-call requirements and no floating outside of scope