What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Travel Contract position at Jackson Therapy Partners?
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Roswell, NM at a hospital where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active New Mexico PT license required prior to start. NM license may be pending at time of submittal, but must be active by the assignment start date (start must be within six weeks of submittal).
- One or more years of clinical experience required. Acute care and orthopedics experience required.
- DPT preferred.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Ability to float between hospital departments and to ambulatory rehab as needed.
- Flexibility for occasional weekend coverage as needed by the hospital.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital.
- Shift Name: Days.
- Shift Details: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30.
- Hybrid coverage of acute and ambulatory rehab required.
- Floating required within facility.
Location Highlights
Roswell offers a unique mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within southeastern New Mexico. The city is near Bottomless Lakes State Park, about 12 miles southeast, offering hiking, swimming, and boating on small lake coves. Roswell is known for its UFO and space-themed museums and attractions, including the International UFO Museum in the downtown arts district, and it hosts annual community events that draw regional visitors. For weekend travel, Carlsbad Caverns National Park is approximately a 3-hour drive southwest, providing extensive cave systems and guided tours. The local lifestyle fits a quiet, small-city pace with easy driving commutes and access to regional highways for trips to larger New Mexico cities.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and commitment. Benefits available to travelers include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, recruiter support 24/7, referral incentives, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement where applicable.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join a travel PT role to gain clinical variety, professional growth, and location flexibility. Opportunities include acute care, ambulatory rehab, and orthopedics in hospital settings. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with next steps.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.