No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$110k (median of 32 jobs)

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Ernest Health
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Physical Therapist Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem
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About the Role

Per diem inpatient rehab Physical Therapist. Las Cruces, NM.

Join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Recognition programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Retention programs
  • Career advancement opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab.

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 current and valid Physical Therapist license and Basic Life Support/CPR certification. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careTreatment planningClinical operationsBasic life supportCPRTime managementOrganizational skillsData entryRecord managementCommunication skillsInfection controlSafety standardsInterdisciplinary collaboration

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.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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About Ernest Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Recognition programs
Wellness programs
Retention programs
Career advancement opportunities