About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services in La Cienga, NM. This full-time role supports patient assessment, individualized treatment planning, discharge planning, clinical program development, and supervision of support staff and students.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis- and age-specific needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals in collaboration with patients and families
• Complete required documentation (initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries) in a timely, compliant manner
• Participate in patient care conferences, family meetings, in-service training, and interdisciplinary rounds
• Counsel patients and families on evaluations, care plans and home programs; lead and complete discharge planning
• Supervise and coordinate Physical Therapy and PTA student programs, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers
• Assist with orientation of new staff, scheduling to ensure quality patient coverage, and departmental operations
• Support performance improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental program development
• Maintain professional relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet patient and department needs

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Qualifications

• Degree required: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate (DPT) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Active licensure: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in New Mexico, or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Experience: Entry-level applicants considered; clinical or internship experience is a plus
• Strong documentation, communication, and patient-education skills
• Ability to adapt assessment and treatment to age-, cultural-, and population-specific needs
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor students and support staff

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Schedule & Compensation

• Employment type: Full time
• Typical schedule: 4 days / 10 hours (per source)
• Estimated pay (source): approximately $87,576 per year (estimated)
• Employment will be with the Confidential Client; benefits and exact compensation details will be provided by the employer during the hiring process

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Location & Employment Details

• Job location: La Cienga, NM (on-site)
• Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiter supporting confidential client hiring. Final hiring decisions and employment terms are made by the Confidential Client.
• This posting complies with applicable US hiring laws for the job location. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify us if you require assistance.

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Key keywords (for candidate search)

• Physical Therapist
• Licensed Physical Therapist New Mexico
• DPT
• BLS
• Inpatient and outpatient physical therapy
• Full-time PT job La Cienga

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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