American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 02/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist with recent inpatient and outpatient experience and a New Mexico PT license for a dynamic 13-week assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assignment covers inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care, and home health settings
• Must be willing to float between departments and local locations within 20 miles as needed
• Position includes treating pediatric and adult patients, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults over 18 years old
• Typical shift is 8-hour days, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Use of Epic EMR is preferred, with on-site training available
• Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of physical and developmental disorders to enable rehabilitation and increase independence
• Must coordinate and communicate with other disciplines to ensure effective care and discharge planning
• Expected to promote patient and caregiver self-determination in the rehabilitation process
• May be required to float to adult units if pediatric census fluctuates
• Return staff must wait one year since prior employment to be reconsidered as a traveler
• Not open to local candidates within a 50-mile radius
• Comprehensive orientation provided; Epic training available if needed

Requirements

• Active New Mexico PT license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification from AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in physical therapy specialty required
• Inpatient and outpatient PT experience required
• At least one 13-week travel assignment completed previously
• At least one year of pediatric physical therapy experience required if working with peds
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; doctorate preferred
• Basic computer skills required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-656667. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient

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