Staff Physical Therapist | New Mexico

HireHawk Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Relocation negotiable

Job summary

HireHawk Inc. seeks a licensed physical therapist to provide outpatient orthopedic care in New Mexico, focusing on individualized plans and 45-minute one-on-one sessions. You’ll assess progress, adjust treatment, and educate patients with clear home exercise guidance, using EMR for documentation.

The role emphasizes mentorship and a supportive clinical culture, with a typical 40-hour work week in Mountain Time and relocation assistance negotiable for candidates moving from out of state.

Qualifications

• NM licensure required for practice.
• Ability to assess patients and develop PT treatment plans.
• Clear, empathetic communication to engage patients.
• Accurate documentation in EMR and progress notes.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred and supported by mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and function.
• Deliver 45-minute one-on-one orthopedic care sessions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments to meet goals.
• Provide home exercise guidance to support progress between visits.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues for mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Patient assessment

Individualized plans

Empathetic communication

EMR proficiency

Outpatient ortho

Time management

Mentorship

Education

Active NM physical therapist licensure

Job description

About the Role

You'll help patients improve movement and function through individualized outpatient orthopedic care, without juggling overlapping appointments. Whether you’re building your clinical foundation or bringing established experience, you’ll join a setting that values focused treatment and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans that help patients improve mobility, strength, and everyday function.
• Deliver focused orthopedic care through 45-minute, one-on-one appointments.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatment to reflect changing needs and goals.
• Give patients clear education and home exercise guidance that supports progress between visits.
• Maintain accurate, timely evaluations, treatment notes, and progress documentation.
• Share clinical questions and insights with colleagues to strengthen patient care and make the most of available mentorship.

• Active New Mexico physical therapist licensure

• Ability to assess patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
• Clear, empathetic communication that helps patients understand and participate in their care.
• Ability to document treatment accurately and use patient progress to guide clinical decisions.
• Availability to work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in Mountain Time.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience, including clinical rotations.
• Experience helping patients follow home exercise programs and work toward functional goals.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.

• Annual salary of $75,000-$110,000, based on experience
• Protected one-on-one patient time: 45-minute visits with no overlapping schedules.
• Mentorship and a supportive clinical culture.
• A Monday-Friday schedule of approximately 40 hours per week.
• Scheduling flexibility, with starts as early as 7:00 AM or finishes as late as 6:00 PM Mountain Time; some staff work 10-hour days.
• Relocation assistance is negotiable for candidates moving from out of state.