Travel Physical Therapist: 13-Week In/Outpatient Rehab

American Traveler, LLC.; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Health insurance (Day 1)

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposits

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week rehab assignment offering inpatient and outpatient opportunities in a Rural Critical Access Hospital setting. The role includes a mix of orthopedic and other outpatient cases, with pediatric options and potential adult care as needed.

The position requires NM licensure if applicable, BLS, and a minimum of 2 years in the specialty. EPIC EMR experience is preferred, and candidates will float up to 20 miles as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Team player

Flexible

EPIC EMR experience

Pediatric PT experience

Orthopedic therapies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week rehab assignment offering inpatient and outpatient opportunities in a Rural Critical Access Hospital setting. The role includes a mix of orthopedic and other outpatient cases, with pediatric options and potential adult care as needed.

The position requires NM licensure if applicable, BLS, and a minimum of 2 years in the specialty. EPIC EMR experience is preferred, and candidates will float up to 20 miles as needed.