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Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Physical Therapist / PT Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

You could be eligible for a sign on bonus of $15,000.

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.

Qualifications

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

RehabilitationClinical assessmentTreatment planningRobotic surgery supportDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 22 employers

13
<$105k
11
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Redding, California

$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)Contract

Healthpro Heritage · Lancaster, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 37 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 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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.

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About Lovelace Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus of $15,000
Career growth opportunities
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Comprehensive health benefits
Supportive, inclusive culture