Physical Therapist - Outpatient Sports Medicine
Santa Fe, New Mexico
CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center

Physical Therapist - Sports Medicine (Travel)

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Setting: 100% Outpatient
Shift: Days, 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Start Date: 4/6/2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Assess and treat neuromusculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems using physical or mechanical means to maintain or restore function impaired by injury or disease.
• Focus on pain management and promotion of mobility and health as prescribed by the referring physician.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized plans of care.
• Perform and direct administration of all physical therapy modalities.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams throughout treatment.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors, or Associates Degree in Physical Therapy.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in New Mexico.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience within the last year as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience in an outpatient setting.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong accountability in assessment, evaluation, decision-making, and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens (Category B).
• Clean, well-lighted, ventilated, smoke-free environment.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, combative patients, and hazardous chemicals.
• Subject to stressful professional relationships.
• Good physical condition required.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients; manipulating occupied equipment.
• Ability to lift supplies or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Potential physical strain from lifting heavy patients and equipment.

Additional Information

• Weekend and on-call requirements: None.
• Backfill position in outpatient sports medicine department.