Overview
Physical Therapist needed for a travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility setting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Start date: 12/01/2026 for a 13-week assignment with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $2,447 to $2,601 per week, with a daytime shift on a 5x8 schedule (08:00–16:30). This travel position provides hands-on rehab for residents in a SNF setting and requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,447-$2,601 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days; hours 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 12/01/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Agencies must have NM Caregivers account

Responsibilities
- Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for SNF residents.
- Administer PT interventions focused on mobility, gait, balance, strength, range of motion, and functional recovery.
- Reassess residents regularly, adjust treatment plans based on progress and goals, and document outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in required medical records and communicate changes to the care team.
- Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical staff to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Ensure patient safety, adhere to infection control and regulatory standards, and educate patients and families as appropriate.

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license in New Mexico or eligibility for NM licensure
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting and meet the assignment’s schedule
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team
- Availability for a 13-week travel assignment with the stated shift hours
- US work authorization

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Guaranteed hours aligned with the contract
- Contract duration: 13 weeks

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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