Physical Therapist (Pediatric & Adult)
Ruidoso, NM
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist Opportunity

Location: Ruidoso, New Mexico
Specialty: Physical Therapist (including Pediatric Physical Therapist)
Employment Type: Clinical - Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Evaluate and treat patients using a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.
• Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based care, and home health care.
• Pediatric Physical Therapist duties include evaluating and treating infants, children, and adolescents (birth to 18 years), with the ability to float to adult units as needed.

Essential Duties

• Apply detailed knowledge of physical therapy, including data interpretation.
• Use basic computer skills and understand relevant rules and regulations.
• Oversee comprehensive rehabilitation programs addressing physical, psychosocial, and environmental well-being.
• Promote patient and caregiver self-determination and optimize use of outside resources.
• Coordinate and communicate with multidisciplinary teams involved in patient care.
• Advocate for patients and support discharge planning.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of current experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Must have inpatient and outpatient experience.
• For Pediatric Physical Therapist roles, at least 1 year of pediatric PT experience is required.
• Prior travel experience required: at least one previous 13-week travel assignment.
• Must be a team player, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Preferred: Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Certifications & Licensure

• Must have a New Mexico Physical Therapist License.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross).

Note: Prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.