Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Artesia, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of outpatient experience for a 13-week contract at a hospital-based outpatient PT department with occasional inpatient flex coverage.

Details

• Primarily hospital-based outpatient physical therapy setting, with the possibility of flexing into the inpatient medical-surgical and rehab unit
• Patient population ranges from juvenile (typically age 5+) to geriatric
• Common diagnoses include total joint replacements, back/shoulder/foot pain, and neurological conditions such as TBI, stroke, and Parkinson's disease
• Caseload of 8–10 patients per day
• EMR system is TruBridge - Evident
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed 12:00–1:00 PM for lunch), 8-hour shifts
• Weekend rotation required approximately once every 5 weekends, covering inpatient units
• May be included in holiday rotation coverage

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of outpatient PT experience required; candidates with inpatient-only experience may also be considered
• Current PT state license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Ability to flex into inpatient settings as needed

Additional Information

• Core responsibilities include comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, delivering skilled interventions, monitoring patient progress, patient and family education, care coordination, and compliant documentation
• Department is supported by 2 PTAs
• Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts with a preceptor; online modules must be completed prior to working the floor
• Dress code is business casual (collared shirt, khaki or black pants) or solid-colored scrubs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply