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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an outpatient position in Taos, NM, requiring at least 1 year of outpatient experience with a NM state license required prior to start.

Details

• Outpatient physical therapy clinic setting
• Day shift schedule: 5x8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Active New Mexico PT license required before start date
• BLS certification required if applicable
• NM state license required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients via physician referral or direct access, and establishing and supervising PT assistants under a plan of care
• Competency in treating injured workers and understanding ACOMP systems for Return to Work planning is expected
• Role includes performing WorkSTEPS, APET, Work Hardening Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, ergonomic evaluations, and job analyses
• Therapist will supervise PT technicians and maintain communication with referring physicians, rehab nurses, and case managers through timely progress notes
• Administrative duties may include answering phones, scheduling patient visits, and taking referrals as needed
• Familiarity with billing codes across various payer types is expected
• Occasional participation in business development activities, community events, and relationship-building with referral sources when patient load allows
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All time-off or scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration