What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an outpatient position in Taos, NM, requiring at least 1 year of outpatient experience with a NM state license required prior to start.
Details
- Outpatient physical therapy clinic setting
- Day shift schedule: 5x8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
- Active New Mexico PT license required before start date
- BLS certification required if applicable
- NM state license required if applicable
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients via physician referral or direct access, and establishing and supervising PT assistants under a plan of care
- Competency in treating injured workers and understanding ACOMP systems for Return to Work planning is expected
- Role includes performing WorkSTEPS, APET, Work Hardening Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, ergonomic evaluations, and job analyses
- Therapist will supervise PT technicians and maintain communication with referring physicians, rehab nurses, and case managers through timely progress notes
- Administrative duties may include answering phones, scheduling patient visits, and taking referrals as needed
- Familiarity with billing codes across various payer types is expected
- Occasional participation in business development activities, community events, and relationship-building with referral sources when patient load allows
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- All time-off or scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
- 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
- Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan