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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95K–$105K /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Klarus Home Health is seeking Licensed Physical Therapists to join our team to providing PT services including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation for our patients currently enrolled in our home health program in the Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

One on one patient care, work life balance, autonomy, great benefits and compensation.

Klarus Home Health is dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients of all age groups in the comfort of their homes. We prioritize patient well-being and strive to deliver coordinated care that promotes healing and independence.

Requirements

Evaluate patients' physical and functional abilities to develop individualized care plans.

Plan, implement, and modify physical therapy treatment programs based on patients' medical referrals and assessments.

Provide hands-on therapy, exercises, and techniques to help patients improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function.

Educate patients and their families on therapeutic exercises, proper body mechanics, and injury prevention techniques.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans.

Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends and best practices in physical therapy.

Experience

Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy.

Current State license as a Physical Therapist, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact), if practicing in a state member of the PT Compact.

Minimum of two years of experience as a Physical Therapist in a clinical care setting, with experience in Home Health, geriatrics, or medical-surgical preferred.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
  • Reliable transportation with valid and current auto liability insurance.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and travel locally as needed.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks associated with patient care.

Benefits for Full Time Employees

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
  • PTO - 80 hours
  • 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • 401k retirement savings plan w/ discretionary match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Competitive compensation package

Key Responsibilities

Licensed Physical Therapists will provide PT services including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation for home health patients in the Albuquerque, NM area. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics while collaborating with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mobility ImprovementPain ReliefFunction RestorationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsLifting up to 50 lbs

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 56% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Home Health at Jet Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,085 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 19 employers

15
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
2
$140k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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 Jet Health

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
PTO - 80 hours
6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
401k retirement savings plan with discretionary match
Company-paid life insurance
Mileage reimbursement