Physical Therapist - Acute & Ambulatory Rehab
Roswell, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist with acute and ortho experience for a 13-week day shift assignment in Roswell, NM, covering both inpatient and ambulatory rehab settings.

Details

• Day shift schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• 13-week contract in an acute care hospital setting
• Covers a hybrid of acute inpatient and ambulatory rehab
• Patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics
• PT functions as the sole provider in the inpatient setting
• EMR: Cerner (used for documentation); Meditech also in use
• Floating required on an as-needed basis
• Occasional weekend coverage may be required based on hospital needs
• No call required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient PT experience (excluding student clinicals)
• Acute care and orthopedic experience required
• NM PT license required before start date; pending license acceptable at time of consideration if start date is within 6 weeks
• DPT preferred
• Competency in CMS skilled criteria and medical necessity guidelines
• Ability to work independently as the sole PT in the inpatient setting
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the contract start
• License required if applicable
• Fingerprinting required for all NM-based travelers

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and therapy across inpatient and ambulatory rehab settings
• Knowledge of CMS skilled criteria and medical necessity documentation is essential
• Green scrubs required
• RTO requests must be less than one week in duration
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local travelers
• Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years will not be considered