Pays $39.15-$59.77/hr — $37k below the Physical Therapist market median of ~$96k (287 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.9/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist
About the Role
Full-time PT in Española, NM. Hourly $39.15-$59.77 plus $4/hr differential. Sign-on bonus, relocation, loan forgiveness. Days shift.
Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Loan Forgiveness in Española, New Mexico.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $39.15 - $59.77/hr.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Educational and career development
- Wellness program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Española, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat diverse patient populations from pediatric to geriatric across inpatient rehab and outpatient clinic settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to design evidence-based care plans and manage discharge goals using EPIC software.
Requirements
Must hold an active New Mexico Physical Therapy License and a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree. BLS certification is required at the time of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate 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 ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k 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 at Presbyterian Healthcare Services a 6.9 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 on-call duties, 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 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 287 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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