Outpatient Physical Therapist
Taos, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient position requiring at least 1 year of outpatient experience and an active NM license prior to start.

Details

• Outpatient physical therapy setting
• Day shift, 5 days x 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• 13-week contract
• Patient population includes general outpatient, injured workers, and work hardening/functional capacity cases

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Active New Mexico (NM) PT license required prior to start date; proof of pending licensure accepted
• License required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients via physician referral or direct access, establishing plans of care, and supervising PTAs and PT technicians
• Experience with or willingness to learn injured worker cases, ACOMP systems, and Return to Work planning
• Role includes performing post-offer employment testing (e.g., WorkSTEPS, APET), Work Hardening Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and ergonomic/job analyses
• Administrative duties include scheduling, answering phones, taking referrals, and applying appropriate billing codes
• Regular communication with referring physicians and rehab nursing staff is expected
• Candidates are expected to assist with business development and marketing to referral sources when patient load allows
• All time off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply