Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Neurology, Onboarding, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Acute Care – Albuquerque, NM 87102Start Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), 13-week assignment. Approximately 8 patient visits per day with a typical caseload of 4 patients. Weekend coverage includes 1 shift per contract period.
Highlights:- Acute care hospital setting with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Daily census of approximately 175 patients with interdisciplinary physical therapy support
- 24-36 hours of orientation provided to ensure successful onboarding
- Experience with Epic charting system preferred
- Opportunity to work with diverse orthopedic, neurological, and post-operative cases
- First-time travelers welcome with 1 year of experience
Requirements:- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
- Active New Mexico PT license or compact license (pending accepted, must be obtained prior to start date)
- Current BLS certification
- Experience with acute care settings, adaptive and assistive devices, gait training, and post-operative rehabilitation
- Proficiency in treating orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric patient populations
- Must reside outside 50-mile local radius
Why Join Us?This travel physical therapy position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your acute care skills in a supportive hospital environment. You'll work with a diverse patient population while receiving comprehensive orientation and interdisciplinary team support. Competitive compensation package with travel benefits included, and up to 4 days of pre-approved time off available during your assignment.