Acute Care Physical Therapist | Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Community Health Systems; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) with employer matching

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Physical Therapist for Acute Care/Inpatient. The role focuses on evaluating, planning, and administering therapeutic procedures to support patient recovery in a hospital setting.

The position requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and 0–2 years of PT experience. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required.
• 0–2 years of PT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Administers therapy treatments and documents all progress.
• Reassesses and adjusts plans to match patient progress.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans and home exercises.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized therapy environment.
• Collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Physical therapy knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

Therapy equipment

Job description

Community Health Systems in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Physical Therapist for Acute Care/Inpatient. The role focuses on evaluating, planning, and administering therapeutic procedures to support patient recovery in a hospital setting.

The position requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and 0–2 years of PT experience. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and documentation.