Physical Therapist - Full Time - Sports Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Job Opening in Las Vegas, NM
Southwest Physical and Sports Therapy is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic clinic in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
This Physical Therapist role is a strong fit for a clinician who wants clinical autonomy, sustainable caseloads, and a patient-first outpatient setting. You will evaluate and treat patients in a clinic focused on quality care, movement, function, and long-term outcomes.
Our clinic is built around a simple idea: when Physical Therapists have the time, support, and freedom to think clinically, patients do better and clinicians enjoy their work more.
Why This Physical Therapist Role Stands Out

• $Outpatient orthopedic focus with a steady mix of orthopedic, sports, post-surgical, mobility, balance, and functional movement cases.
• Sustainable caseloads designed to support quality care and reduce burnout.
• See more, earn more flexibility with a transparent structure for additional earning potential.
• Strong community impact in a local clinic with deep roots in Las Vegas, NM.
• Outdoor lifestyle near Santa Fe, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, hiking, skiing, and Northern New Mexico recreation.

Evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting.
Create individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis, movement quality, patient goals, function, and clinical presentation.
Deliver hands-on, patient-centered care focused on strength, mobility, balance, pain reduction, performance, and long-term function.
Progress patients safely through therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic activity, and functional training.
Document patient evaluations, daily visits, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and on time.
Communicate clearly with patients, families, referring providers, support staff, and clinic leadership.
Collaborate with clinic team members to support patient outcomes and clinic flow.
Support clinic growth through strong patient relationships, quality outcomes, and a positive patient experience.
Take ownership of your patient caseload while contributing to a team-centered clinic culture.
Participate in clinical development, team communication, and process improvement as needed.
Strong knowledge of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, functional rehabilitation, and movement-based treatment.
Ability to build trust with patients and create a positive therapy experience.
Strong time management and ability to stay organized during a full clinic schedule.
Comfortable documenting in an EMR system.
Patient-first mindset focused on quality care, consistency, and long-term outcomes.
Desire to serve a community where high-touch, individualized care matters.
Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain one.
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree preferred.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
New graduates with strong outpatient orthopedic clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.
Transparent additional earning potential for therapists who choose to see additional patients.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development and specialty growth opportunities.
• Supportive outpatient clinic environment.
• Sustainable caseload focused on quality care.

Las Vegas, New Mexico offers historic charm, mountain access, and a strong sense of community. The area is located near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and offers access to hiking, skiing, outdoor recreation, and the arts and culture of nearby Santa Fe.
This is a great location for a Physical Therapist who wants meaningful work, community connection, and a better work-life balance in Northern New Mexico.
About Southwest Physical and Sports Therapy
Southwest Physical and Sports Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic clinic focused on patient relationships, movement quality, functional outcomes, and sustainable clinical practice. We believe Physical Therapists should have the time and autonomy to treat with purpose, connect with patients, and grow in their careers without feeling rushed or overloaded.
Apply for Our Las Vegas Physical Therapist Opening
If you are a Physical Therapist looking for a full-time outpatient orthopedic role in Las Vegas, NM with a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000, clinical autonomy, sustainable caseloads, and room to grow, we would like to connect with you.