Pays $126K - $177K — Physical Therapist market median is ~$91k (305 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Outpatient Physical Therapist
About the Role
Outpatient PT. M-F. No weekends. $126K-$177K. Full benefits. Days shift. 40 hours/week. Actually have weekends off.
Join Sutter Health as a Outpatient Physical Therapist in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
Requirements
- Friday Weekend Requirements: None
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $126K - $177K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, student loan benefits. Work with Sutter Health in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
Independently assess and implement rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, strength, and pain relief. Provide clinical supervision for assistants, aides, and students while ensuring adherence to safety and privacy regulations.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a valid PT license along with BLS certification. A minimum of 2 years of recent relevant experience is typically expected.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k 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 Outpatient Physical Therapist at Sutter Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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