Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,132 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an outpatient position in Taos, NM, requiring at least 1 year of outpatient experience with a NM state license required before start.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating patients via physician referral or direct access
• Establishing and supervising PT assistants under a plan of care
• Performing WorkSTEPS, APET, Work Hardening Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, ergonomic evaluations, and job analyses
• Supervising PT technicians
• Maintaining communication with referring physicians, rehab nurses, and case managers through timely progress notes
• Answering phones, scheduling patient visits, and taking referrals as needed
• Familiarity with billing codes across various payer types
• Occasional participation in business development activities, community events, and relationship-building with referral sources when patient load allows

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Active New Mexico PT license required before start date
• BLS certification required if applicable
• NM state license required if applicable

Qualifications

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All time-off or scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• Two professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of physical therapy techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer software for scheduling and documentation

Benefits

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

8 hours, days