Physical Therapist
Las Cruces, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care hospital in Las Cruces, NM, with a Monday–Friday day shift schedule and at least 1 year of experience required.

Details

• Inpatient acute care setting within the hospital's main building therapy department
• Average PT caseload of approximately 10–12 patients per therapist, not all requiring daily visits; facility average census is 120 with 199 licensed beds
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurological, general medical, and CCU cases
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some schedule flexibility
• One weekend day per month may be required, with a flex day offered in return during the same week
• Productivity expectation is 50% billable hours
• 1 rehab tech available to support the therapy team
• No floating required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• PT degree required; at least a bachelor's degree
• BLS certification required (AHA-issued)
• Prior acute care experience preferred but not required
• Experience with orthopedics, neurology, and general medical patients preferred; CCU experience is a plus
• Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• New Mexico state PT license required if applicable
• All clinical staff must be fingerprinted prior to or at the start of assignment per New Mexico state requirements

Additional Information

• Candidates may begin on a 14-day waiver while awaiting fingerprint results, but must be supervised during that period
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Scrubs or business casual attire are both acceptable
• The therapy team is described as highly experienced, collaborative, and long-tenured, with staff members having worked in the department for 25+ years across PT, OT, and ST disciplines
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates who are employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible
• Local candidates are accepted