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Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Physical Therapist / PT Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) in Albuquerque, NM.

You may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Lovelace Women’s Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

Responsibilities

Responsible for organizing and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to individuals with developmental, physical, cognitive, and/or emotional impairments, disabilities, and/or handicaps to assist in reaching optimal function within their physical limitations.

Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.

Current Licensure or licensure eligible in Physical Therapy in the State of NM.

BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
  • One (1) year of experience in a job-related environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

RehabilitationRobotic surgery supportNeonatal careClinical documentationTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$101k)337 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Mexico116 active21,941 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onNew Mexico physical therapist listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 24% offer loan repayment121 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,999 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,055 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 28 employers
10
<$110k
5
$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k
8
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist

Providence · Anchorage, Alaska

$49.65-$77.08/hr
#3

Physical Therapist, PT, Flexible FT Weekday Schedule

$70-$75/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,055 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lovelace Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Career Growth Opportunities

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,452/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.