PT Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist
Rio Rancho, NM
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Rio Rancho, NM | Inpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8 Hours (9:00–17:30) | Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday | Expected 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient physical therapy services to a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and geriatric patients across a range of diagnoses such as CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, total joint replacements, trauma, and respiratory/organ conditions
• Manage approximately 8 patient cases per day, including evaluations with last eval starting at 5:00 PM for total joint same-day discharge focus
• Perform patient and family education, including home exercise program development and instruction
• Complete clinical documentation using Cerner electronic health records
• Fulfill weekend commitment of approximately 2 weekend shifts per month
• Maintain compliance with facility dress code (black scrub pants and red shirt) and all facility policies

Required Qualifications

• Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license (license may be pending at time of submission)
• BLS certification required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience; acute inpatient experience required for first-time travelers
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form signed by a provider
• Must not reside within 100 miles of the facility; non-local driver's license required on file
• Minimum contract length of 10 weeks; after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, a 6-month system break is required (whichever occurs first)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Background in acute care, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing facility settings
• Proficiency with orthopedic conditions including total hip/knee replacement, post-op cervical and spinal surgery, and ORIF
• Experience addressing cognitive disorders and body mechanics in a high-acuity inpatient environment

Why Join Us

• Work at a community-based Level III Trauma Center and Level I Teaching facility offering a dynamic, high-acuity inpatient caseload
• Enjoy free on-site parking and a structured day shift schedule with flexible weekday start options