Travel: Physical Therapist OP

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC seeks a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Santa Fe, NM. The role is a hybrid, day-shift position with 5 days, 8 hours per day, starting ASAP. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning to support patient recovery.

The candidate must hold NM PT licensure and BLS from AHA. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and supervision of PT/PTA students and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Must hold current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure.
• BLS certification from AHA required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine patient status and needs.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with patient/family participation and measurable goals.
• Documents Initial Evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and other required notations.
• Participates in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Supervises PTs, PTAs, Rehab Technicians, and volunteers as appropriate.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Education

PT degree

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) $1,729 weekly stipends $27 - $28/hour $1,080.0 - $1,120 weekly base pay Hybrid Contract Starts 9/28/2026 13 weeks

Day Shift 8 hours/day 5 days/week

Travel: Physical Therapist OP
13 weeks
Santa Fe , NM

DAYS/SHIFT: 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM

START: ASAP

REQUIRED Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure
• BLS certification from AHA required

Blocked scheduling accommodated

Weekend Requirement

No

On Call Requirement

No

Dress Code

Khaki Pants and White Polo

Summary:

Provides Physical Therapy Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with the follow-up and discharge planning. Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development, department operations and Performance Improvement activities. Assists with supervising and coordinating the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs. In addition, supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical, cognitive abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs.
• Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals.
• Adheres consistently to the P&Ps relating to documentation, to include: Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as appropriate.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
• Counsels both patient (if appropriate), family, and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care, and treatment. Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training.
• Assists with coordination and supervision of the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as the volunteer program.
• Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department including orientation of new associates, scheduling of patients to assure quality patient coverage and appropriate staff supervision, as necessary.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System.
• Understands, supports, and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Complies with and develops efficient and creative ways to maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of community resources.
• Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department, and community. Participates in research activities as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental, and population specific needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor's, Master's, or entry level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Physical Therapy is required.
• All modalities/equipment used by a Physical Therapist as outlined by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Experience

• None required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS certification is required.

Work Schedule:

5 Days, 8 HR Shift

Work Type:

Full Time

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