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Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Physical Therapist - Kirtland AFB, NM

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78k-$124k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Delivers one-on-one, evidence-based care to military personnel, including evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services within Magellan Federal programs. Provides therapeutic interventions, education, injury prevention support, and collaboration on readiness initiatives while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and documentation requirements. Supports duty limitation recommendations and provides non-identifiable injury trend insights to leadership.

Evaluation and Treatment: Assesses and diagnoses musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, then develops individualized rehabilitation plans to restore function and readiness. Provides evidence-based treatments such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and functional training. (30%)

Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization: Designs and delivers programs focused on injury prevention, strength, mobility, and overall physical readiness for mission demands. Integrates physical therapy within the broader Human Performance framework. (30%)

Documentation and Compliance: Maintains accurate medical records and ensures compliance with military regulations, clinical standards, and privacy requirements. (20%)

Education and Consultation: Educates Service Members and leadership on injury management, recovery strategies, and physical health practices. (10%)

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborates with physicians, strength and conditioning specialists, and other healthcare providers to support holistic care and mission readiness. (10%)

The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.

Possesses a current, active, unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

2+ years of post-licensure experience as a Physical Therapist in a high-performance environment.

Meets and maintains all applicable Military Treatment Facility (MTF) credentialing and privileging requirements.

Demonstrates the ability to work in dynamic environments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support mission-focused care.

Demonstrates experience in designing and implementing physical therapy programs and treatment plans for individuals and groups.

Willingness to travel.

Proficiently utilizes computers, software, and technology to document work performed, utilization, and other information requirements.

General Job Information

Title

Physical Therapist - Kirtland AFB, NM

Grade

27

Work Experience - Required

Physical Therapy

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required

Doctorate - Physical Therapy

Education - Preferred

License and Certifications - Required

AED - Automated External Defibrillator Certification - Care Mgmt, BLS - Basic Life Support - Care Mgmt, CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - Care Mgmt, PT - Physical Therapist, State Licensure - Care Mgmt License and Certifications - Preferred

Salary Range

Salary Minimum

$77,785

Salary Maximum:

$124,455

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and possess a current, unrestricted U.S. state license. A minimum of two years of post-licensure experience in a high-performance environment is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal assessmentNeuromuscular rehabilitationClinical documentationPatient educationElectronic medical records

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 17 employers

10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
64%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,935 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Kirtland AFB

Median resident rent
$1,794/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
9 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Health, Life, Voluntary and Other Benefits
Short-Term Incentives Eligible