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Ernest Health
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Physical Therapist Student Loan Assistance Program

Physical TherapistFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time physical therapist in inpatient rehab. Student loan contribution program. Part-time and per diem options available. Las Cruces, NM.

Join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist – Student Loan Assistance, Full-Time in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Physical Therapist - Full Time - Las Cruces, New Mexico Part Time and Per Diem options available. Student Loan Contribution Payment Program available!

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible and Health Saving account options
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly challenges

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ernest Health in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist provides services to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain for patients suffering from injuries or disease. They are responsible for examining medical histories, evaluating physical abilities, and developing personalized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and possess a current state license. A Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required, and one year of hospital-based patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careTreatment planningClinical operationsRehabilitationTime managementCommunication skillsData entryRecord managementLeadershipDelegationInfection controlSafety standardsCPRBasic life support

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

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About Ernest Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Mesquite, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Contribution Payment Program
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible and Health Saving account options
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Employee Assistance Program