PT - Physical Therapist
This contract Physical Therapist role involves providing comprehensive physical therapy services including patient assessment, individualized treatment planning, and discharge coordination. The therapist will also supervise student programs, collaborate with healthcare team members, and ensure adherence to departmental standards to support patient rehabilitation and departmental operations.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services. You will evaluate patients, develop measurable treatment plans, implement interventions, and coordinate care with the therapy team and families.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations for inpatients and outpatients.
- Create and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Document Initial Patient Evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per protocol.
- Participate in patient/family conferences, department meetings, and in-service training.
- Provide patient and family education on care plans and home programs.
- Lead efficient discharge planning and coordinate transitions of care.
- Assist with supervision and orientation of students, volunteers, and new staff.
- Meet departmental productivity expectations and engage in performance improvement activities.
Schedule & Assignment Details
- 13-week contract assignment
- Part-time, Contractor
- Typical schedule: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day — Day shift (approx. 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
Compensation
- Pay (as listed): $2,523.69 per week
- Employment type: Contract / Part-time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program is required.
- New Mexico Physical Therapist license required (current and active).
- BLS certification via American Heart Association required.
- No prior experience required — new graduates are welcome.
About the Client
Confidential Client partners with care facilities to provide rehabilitative services across healthcare settings. They focus on clinician development, quality patient care, and a supportive work environment.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that helps match qualified clinicians with this and other opportunities.
- If selected, you will be employed directly by our client (Confidential Client).
- Applying through Careertakes may provide access to additional matched roles and personalized recruiting support.
Location
- Job location: La Cienga, NM (work will be performed in New Mexico; New Mexico licensure required)
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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