Physical Therapist / PT Outpatient
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$101k)337 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Mexico | 116 active | 21,941 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 58% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | New 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 listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 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 |
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