Physical Therapist (PT), PRN
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Schedule: this is a PRN role that will work on an as-needed basis
Your Experience Matters
Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Physical Therapist (PT) who excels in this role:
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
- Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to their capabilities and desires.
- Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
- Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
- Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
- Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications.
- Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
Applicants should have a current NM Physical Therapist license and possess a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or related field. Additional requirements
include:
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing tara.baker@lpnt.net.
More About Los Alamos Medical Center
Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the communities of northern New Mexico for over 70 years.
We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.
EEOC Statement
Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients, establish individualized plans of care, and deliver physical therapy interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function and relieve pain. Supervise assistants and support personnel, manage physical therapy equipment and modalities, fit or adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices, and document goals and progress.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current New Mexico Physical Therapist license and a bachelor's degree in physical therapy or a related field. Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $108k (middle half $86k–$120k)35 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 | 106 active | 21,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 54% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Mexico Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment111 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,556 in the last 30 days | 4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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