Physical Therapist
Ruidoso, NM
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of specialty experience for a 13-week rehab assignment requiring prior travel experience and both inpatient and outpatient skills.

Details

• Rural Critical Access Hospital setting (25-bed) with primarily outpatient duties and daily inpatient responsibilities
• Rehab department covering inpatient, outpatient, and inpatient emergency department settings
• Outpatient caseload includes a mix of orthopedic and other patient types
• Wound care and Lymphedema treatment available for certified PTs, per therapist interest
• Dry Needling equipment available for PTs with appropriate certification
• Pediatric treatment available by therapist consent only, not typically required
• Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, 5 days per week, 40 hours total with no call or overtime
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required
• EPIC EMR used; on-site training provided

Requirements

• New Mexico PT License required if applicable
• BLS certification required (AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross)
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current experience in specialty required
• Inpatient and outpatient experience required
• At least one prior 13-week travel assignment required
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric PT experience required if working with pediatric patients
• Must be a team player, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Evaluates and treats patients using a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders
• Oversees comprehensive rehabilitation programs addressing physical, psychosocial, and environmental well-being
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and works toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation
• Serves as a patient advocate and promotes patient/caregiver independence through resource utilization
• Pediatric PT duties include evaluating and treating infants, children, and adolescents, with ability to also treat adults 18+ as needed
• May float to adult units if pediatric census fluctuates
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible
• Returning staff who previously worked in a permanent role must wait one year before being considered as a travamara