Pays $37.29-$56.92/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$99k (319 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Rio Rancho - Internal to Department
About the Role
Outpatient physical therapist role in Rio Rancho, NM. Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends. New graduates welcome. Salary range $77,563-$118,394.
Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Rehab – No Weekends in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $37.29 - $56.92/hour.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Educational and career development options
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
Physical Therapists act as movement experts, improving quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement while working collaboratively with physical therapy assistants. Duties include evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, continuously reassessing progress, and educating patients and families on home programs.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree is required for this position, though a Doctor of Physical Therapy is preferred, and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a New Mexico Physical Therapy License and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New Mexico, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$75k across 80 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state — New Mexico ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Rio Rancho - Internal to Department at Presbyterian Healthcare Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 319 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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