Pays $101K - $122KPhysical Therapist market median is ~$91k (284 jobs) · Top 10% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.9/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)

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La Vita Bella
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Home Health Physical Therapist (Santa Fe & Los Alamos)

Physical Therapist Top 10% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Home health PT in Santa Fe & Los Alamos, NM. Salary $101K-$122K, sign-on bonus, flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits.

Join La Vita Bella as a Home Health Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in Santa Fe, New Mexico. *SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE* Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist – Make a Lasting Impact! Do you believe movement is medicine?

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide hands-on therapy to improve mobility, strength, and balance.
  • Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and recovery strategies.
  • Track progress and adjust care plans to maximize outcomes.

Requirements

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
  • Passion for patient-centered, compassionate care.
  • Strong clinical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your schedule.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $101K - $122K
  • Signing bonus offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with La Vita Bella in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingPatient educationClinical documentationCommunication skillsHome health careCare coordinationSafety assessment

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Mexico, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$88k across 152 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (44,875 listings).

New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k 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).

La Vita Bella holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 5 active listings.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist (Santa Fe & Los Alamos) at La Vita Bella a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.9/10 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 284 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About La Vita Bella

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance