Travel PT - SNF Geriatric Rehab, Albuquerque

Healthforce; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 5,700,000 - 5,813,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment support

Travel coordination

Onboarding assistance

Recruiter support

Opportunities with Healthforce

Job summary

Healthforce seeks a Physical Therapist for a 14-week travel assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role offers 35 guaranteed hours per week with a shift from 08:00 to 16:30, and starts 10/05/2026.

This is a critical need position in geriatric rehab. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, developing individualized plans, gait and balance training, and ongoing documentation for an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice in New Mexico.
• Experience in SNF or geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Availability for a 14-week travel assignment with 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments to identify functional goals and develop a treatment plan.
• Implement gait, balance, strength, ROM, functional mobility and ADL interventions.
• Document sessions in the medical record and communicate progress to the team.
• Monitor safety, apply modalities, and adapt plans based on patient response and goals.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs and fall prevention.

Skills

Geriatric rehab

Assessment

Documentation

Education

NM PT license or eligibility

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Healthforce seeks a Physical Therapist for a 14-week travel assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role offers 35 guaranteed hours per week with a shift from 08:00 to 16:30, and starts 10/05/2026.

This is a critical need position in geriatric rehab. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, developing individualized plans, gait and balance training, and ongoing documentation for an interdisciplinary team.