Physical Therapist PT
Listed compensation
$62-$65/hr
Listing transparency1 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
- Employment Type: Contract
- Location: 101 Hospital Loop NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist (PT) for a contractual position to evaluate and treat patients to help them recover, improve mobility, and manage pain through individualized treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' conditions and needs to develop individualized treatment plans
- Administer physical therapy treatments to improve strength, mobility, and function
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home exercise programs
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records
Requirements
- Active PT license in the state of New Mexico
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent
- Current BLS certification
- Prior clinical experience preferred
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 44 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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