Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Discharge Plans, Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Medical Diagnosis, Neurology, Orthopedics, Patient Education, Physical Therapy
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), 13-week assignment. Patient ratio of 4:1 during weekdays, 1:1 on weekends. Approximately 8 patient visits per day with an average daily census of 175.
Highlights:- Acute care hospital setting treating adult and geriatric patient populations
- Comprehensive patient diagnoses including orthopedics, neurology, post-operative rehabilitation, and total joint replacements
- Interdisciplinary support from dedicated physical therapy team
- 24-hour orientation period with onsite module completion during orientation
- Epic charting system experience preferred
- Travel assignment welcoming first-time travelers with one year of experience
Requirements:- Active New Mexico Physical Therapy license (pending licenses accepted with 3-week estimated time of arrival)
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience
- Experience with acute care, gait training, discharge planning, patient/family education, and home exercise programs
- Proficiency in treating orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric patient populations
- Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile local radius from the facility
Why Join Us?This travel assignment offers an excellent opportunity for physical therapists to expand their acute care experience in a supportive hospital environment. You'll work with diverse patient populations including post-operative, orthopedic, and neurological cases while receiving comprehensive orientation and interdisciplinary team support. Up to 4 days of requested time off can be auto-approved when listed at submittal, providing flexibility during your 13-week contract.