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Tres
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$38.81-$46.47/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist!

  • Location: Albuquerque, NM
  • Schedule: Full-Time | M-F Hours may Vary | Travel Required
  • Pay Rate: $38.81-$46.47

Employment Type: Full-Time (W-2) or Contract (1099)

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential?

Tresco seeks a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to support infants and children with developmental delays or disabilities through individualized, meaningful interventions. Make a difference—one milestone at a time!

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist, you will design and implement personalized service programs that promote motor development, independence, and improved quality of life. You’ll work closely with families, interdisciplinary teams, and the community to support early childhood growth and development.

Key Responsibilities Include

Conduct comprehensive assessment of motor development for infants and toddlers

Develop and implement individualized motor development goals

Deliver center-based and home-based service sessions

Collaborate with families, caregivers, and team members to support holistic care

Create the Plan of Care for Physical Therapy Assistant staff as needed

Participate in Individualized Family Service Plans and transition in public education

Provide outreach, training, and resources to local communities as needed

Follow all documentation, billing, and compliance guidelines

Promote a supportive and inclusive environment for children and families

Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure: Must be licensed by the NM Board of Physical Therapy

Experience: Interest in empowering Parents of infants and toddlers for motor development

Driving: Valid driver's license and willingness to travel statewide

Required Background Checks & Clearances

MVR (Driving Record)

NMDOH Fingerprinting

General Background Check

What We Offer

A rewarding, purpose-driven career

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunities to lead, grow, and make real impact

Ongoing training and professional development

Preferred Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Respect for Cultural and Individual Diversity

This position is open until filled, so don’t wait—be the difference in a child’s life and apply now to join a mission-driven organization that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence.

Tresco is an EEO/AA employer. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement personalized physical therapy programs to promote motor development and independence for infants and children. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care through center-based and home-based sessions.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Motor Development AssessmentIndividualized Service ProgramsPediatric CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationPlan Of Care DevelopmentCase DocumentationInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Tres a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 440 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Mexico, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (49 salary observations; 223 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,915 salary observations; 59,745 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 47 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 18 employers

8
<$100k
13
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#2

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

Myo · West Hollywood, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist, Home Care

$72k-$138k
#4

Physical Therapist

$113k-$136k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 440 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

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 Tres

Non-profit Organizations
Las Cruces, NM
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Rewarding, purpose-driven career
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Opportunities to lead, grow, and make real impact
Ongoing training and professional development