Acute Care Physical Therapist
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and NM PT license.

Details

• Acute Care Hospital unit
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Uses Epic for charting
• May be required to float to like units within scope based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification required
• NM PT license required (or pending NM/Compact license accepted if obtained prior to start)
• License required if applicable
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with acute care settings including assessment, documentation, and discharge planning
• Skilled in patient mobility tools such as gait belts, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and crutches
• Experience with orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary patient populations preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, home exercise program development, and patient/family education
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Limited RTO can be auto-approved at time of submission