Physical Therapist - Home Health
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a 13-week home health assignment in the Albuquerque, NM area, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no prior home health experience required.

Details

• Home health setting serving patients within a 45-mile radius of Albuquerque, including surrounding communities such as Tijeras, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Bosque Farms, Los Lunas, and Belen
• Patient caseload includes initial evaluations, progress notes, 30-day reassessments, and 60-day recertifications per Medicare and state standards
• Services include skilled interventions, maintenance therapy programs, and OASIS assessments in accordance with state-defined scope of practice
• Schedule is Monday through Friday with no weekend shifts indicated
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist program approved by CAPTE, APTA, or CAHEA
• Current, active PT license in the state of practice required; license required if applicable
• Current CPR certification required
• Two years of clinical PT experience preferred; home health experience is a plus but not required
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn EMR systems and OASIS documentation
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and personal auto insurance required for home visits
• DOB and SSN may be required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include developing and updating individualized plans of care, delivering skilled interventions, supervising PTAs and Home Health Aides, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary care team
• OASIS assessments, recertifications, transfers, resumptions of care, and discharges must be submitted within agency-defined timeframes
• Accurate ICD-10 coding and timely clinical documentation are expected
• Candidates will periodically present in-service programs and contribute to staff education initiatives
• Active participation in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities is expected
• Position requires adherence to HIPAA and all agency privacy and confidentiality standards
• Pay rate is all-inclusive and does not include additional mileage reimbursement for travel to patient homes