Travel Physical Therapist - $2,800 per week

About the role

Travel Physical Therapist position in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Specialty: Physical Therapist; Discipline: Therapy. Start date: October 26, 2026; Duration: 13 weeks; 40 hours per week; Shift: 8‑hour days; Employment type: Travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and support staff (therapy technicians)
• Bill services according to facility guidelines
• Understand and comply with state PT board rules and regulations
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure a team‑focused plan of care
• Understand adaptive equipment
• Evaluate patients and create a plan of care
• Modify the plan of care as indicated by patient condition
• Use Medical Center computer systems for daily tasks
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Current BLS certification
• Valid state‑specific Physical Therapist license
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and to bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

Qualifications

• Some listings note a preference for 2 years of experience
• Additional certifications may be required before starting the assignment

Skills

• Supervising PTAs and therapy technicians
• Billing and compliance with facility guidelines
• Knowledge of state PT board regulations
• Interdisciplinary communication with physicians and medical center staff
• Proficiency with adaptive equipment
• Patient evaluation and care‑plan development
• Electronic medical record / Medical Center computer systems
• Accurate and timely documentation

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits effective day 1

Pay

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

Schedule

8‑hour day shifts, 40 hours per week.