Physical Therapist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, a respected non-profit healthcare system based in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will provide patient-centered, evidence-based physical therapy to individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-surgical conditions. You will perform comprehensive evaluations; develop and implement individualized plans of care; and deliver therapeutic interventions focused on restoring function, improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing safety and quality of life.

Working in close collaboration with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other allied health professionals, you will participate in interdisciplinary care planning, communicate clearly about patient progress, and contribute to safe and timely discharges or transitions of care. You will educate patients and their families on diagnoses, exercise programs, functional training, use of assistive devices, and strategies to promote independence and prevent injury or re-hospitalization. Accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record will be a core responsibility, ensuring compliance with regulatory and payer requirements as well as internal quality standards.

This position is well suited for a clinician who values a culture centered on patient care, respect, integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to quality and safety. You will be expected to apply current clinical guidelines, participate in outcome tracking and quality improvement initiatives, and consistently demonstrate sound clinical reasoning. New graduates and experienced therapists alike will find opportunities to grow through mentorship, in-service education, and access to continuing education resources.

As a Physical Therapist with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, you will benefit from a collaborative work environment where your expertise is valued and your voice is heard in care-planning discussions. You will have the opportunity to rotate or specialize depending on organizational needs, which may include acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Flexibility, strong time-management skills, and the ability to manage a dynamic daily caseload are essential.

Day-to-day, you will conduct detailed physical therapy assessments, including strength, range of motion, balance, gait, functional mobility, pain, and cardiopulmonary status. Based on your findings and patient goals, you will design and progress treatment programs using therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, functional training, and modalities within scope and policy. You will monitor patient responses, adjust interventions accordingly, and ensure adherence to prescribed precautions and safety guidelines.

In keeping with Presbyterian’s mission to improve community health, you will help support patient engagement in wellness, prevention, and self-management strategies, encouraging lifestyle changes that contribute to long-term outcomes. You may participate in student supervision, mentoring of less experienced staff, or involvement in clinical projects and program development as appropriate. Throughout, you will uphold professional and ethical standards, maintain licensure and required certifications, and represent Presbyterian Healthcare Services with professionalism and compassion.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families while advancing your physical therapy career within a supportive, mission-driven organization committed to high-quality care and continuous improvement.