About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare / Hospital (Clinical Care).

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

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What You’ll Do

This per-diem (PRN) outpatient Physical Therapist provides medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Work is focused on orthopaedic and primary care patient populations within an outpatient rehabilitation setting.

• Evaluate patients to determine treatment goals and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver therapy using exercise, manual techniques, therapeutic modalities (heat, water, light, sound, electrical stimulation), and functional training
• Perform standardized evaluations of functional ability and document findings thoroughly
• Consult with medical staff and coordinate care with PTAs, OTs and interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic procedures, posture control, equipment use and home safety
• Supervise and mentor Physical Therapy students, volunteers and ancillary staff as delegated
• Provide in-service training and clinical direction to medical, nursing and ancillary personnel
• Order supplies and equipment and complete insurance/billing documentation as required
• Identify and recommend home environment modifications to maximize activities of daily living
• Follow and promote patient-safety policies; report and help resolve safety risks, near-misses, or errors promptly

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required (clinical or professional degree preferred)
• NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary NM license required
• CPR for Healthcare / BLS certification required (obtainable within 30 days of hire)
• Bilingual skills (English + Spanish or a local Indigenous language) are a plus but not required
• New graduates welcome — clinical teaching and student supervision experience considered an asset
• Strong documentation, communication and patient-education skills

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated pay: $79,472 per year (estimated; actual compensation is based on experience, education and organizational factors)
• Shift: Days; PRN/per-diem scheduling (FTE example: 0.05)
• Shift differentials: 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, 15% weekend day differential (as applicable)
• Compensation details provided are estimates; final offers reflect candidate experience and internal compensation policies

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Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Heavy Work: may occasionally require lifting 50–100 pounds, frequently 25–50 pounds, and/or constant exertion of 10–20 pounds (patient transfers, equipment handling)
• Moderate exposure to medical hazards, chemicals or potentially dangerous equipment/materials
• Must satisfy departmental Per Diem program requirements
• Tuberculosis testing completed upon hire and as required

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Why This Role?

• Work with a multidisciplinary outpatient rehab team that supports continuing education, clinical mentorship and student training
• Opportunity to treat orthopaedic and primary care patient populations and to participate in teaching and precepting
• Flexible PRN schedule suited for clinicians seeking per-diem work or supplemental hours
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

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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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