Hospital | Physical Therapist | 13-Week Travel PT Contract – Artesia, NM

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Hospital-Based Outpatient & Inpatient Assignment in Artesia, NM

Apply for a 13-week travel Physical Therapist (PT) assignment in Artesia, New Mexico, with weekday outpatient care and occasional inpatient rehabilitation coverage. Join a collaborative physical therapy team, serve a diverse patient population, and make a meaningful impact across the continuum of care. This opportunity offers a consistent schedule and welcomes first-time travelers. Artesia is a welcoming southeastern New Mexico community known for its sunny high-desert climate, relaxed pace, and access to outdoor recreation.

Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580–$1,700
• Setting: Primarily hospital-based outpatient physical therapy, with occasional inpatient medical-surgical and rehabilitation coverage
• Location: Artesia, New Mexico
• Start Date: December 7 or December 14, 2026
• Assignment End Date: March 8, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a 12:00–1:00 p.m. lunch closure
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation approximately once every five weeks to cover inpatient units
• Holiday Requirement: Participation in the holiday rotation may be required
• Orientation: One to two shifts with a preceptor, plus required department modules before beginning patient care
• Charting System: TruBridge – Evident
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience, with outpatient experience preferred; inpatient-only experience may be considered
• Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to complete required department modules before working independently
• New Mexico caregiver background fingerprinting completed in New Mexico, with results available before the start date
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and patient education skills
• Professional attire consisting of business casual clothing or solid-colored scrubs

Physical Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Provide care for approximately 8–10 patients per day across outpatient and, as needed, inpatient settings
• Treat a diverse patient population ranging from children age 5 and older through geriatric adults
• Support patients with total joint recovery, back, shoulder, and foot pain, as well as select neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, functional activities, mobility training, and equipment use
• Monitor patient response and progress, update treatment approaches as appropriate, and communicate findings to the therapy team
• Document evaluations, treatments, patient progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in the electronic medical record
• Provide patient and caregiver education to encourage safe mobility and continued progress outside of therapy sessions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff while maintaining a patient-centered approach to care

Apply now for this travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Artesia, New Mexico, and join a supportive healthcare team serving patients across outpatient and inpatient settings.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.