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Validation Associates
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Physical Therapist PT

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$62-$65/hr

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Call expectations
Not specified
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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility improvementPain managementClinical documentationPatient educationCollaboration

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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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Visa sponsorship
24%
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.